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In your last semester of college, it’s easy to take a step back and reflect on your college experience and your life in general. My experience may be one of the furthest students away from what the “traditional college experience” is supposed to be. Our society makes it seem simple: go to college, find your major quickly, and graduate in four years.
Read MoreAs students in the communications field, we know that we must complete an internship at some point in our college careers. This experience is not only vital because it’s a graduation requirement; it’s also vital because it is the best way to gain work experience and craft skills in our field. Additionally, having these experiences under our belts helps to build our resumes and make them stand out when seeking opportunities after undergrad.
Read MoreI have spent the last six months working as a Corporate Communications Intern in the Investor Relations Department of a large global over-the-counter pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Prior to landing this position, I didn’t have a good understanding of how I could apply my education in PR and communications to the corporate world, as I had mainly only been exposed to the agency career route of PR. I want to share some insight on what I’ve learned about this career path so that you can better understand what roles are available to you and decide if it's a good fit for you!
Read MoreDuring my internship this summer, one of my tasks was to help run a few Facebook ad campaigns. I learned a lot about paid advertising from it that I had no idea about before. Paid advertising can be confusing and complicated when you first start, so I’ve gathered a few tips that I learned to get a handle and better understanding of it.
Read MoreGlossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is one of my greatest weaknesses. The thought of standing in front of a crowd to speak is terrifying. There have been countless times I have stood in front of a crowd only to feel my entire body freeze as I attempt to speak. My heart rate increases and more sweat builds up with every word.
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