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Looking back on the past four years that I’ve spent at college has been bittersweet. Experiencing college during a pandemic has been far from easy, as it takes a lot of flexibility and patience. At the same time, there are so many lessons and experiences that I will forever cherish.
Read MoreHybrid work is pretty great. Widespread adoption of a hybrid working model has made space for more people to work jobs that were not possible for them before. With flexible options starting to become expected in the workplace, there is more opportunity for everyone.
Read MoreI met with Dayna Phillips, a career advisor for Grand Valley State University’s Career Center, regarding my plan for my professional career and asked her about the steps I could take to improve my LinkedIn profile. I’ve learned that networking and using LinkedIn is an essential part of professional life, development, and job search. From our conversation, I created this three-step guide that you can use to take your network to the next level.
Read MoreBy nature, we PR folk are overachievers, go-getters, and stellar students. We strive for success and thrive on fulfilling our goals. Unfortunately, this can come with some pitfalls. As Dr. Adrienne Wallace tells us in a recent podcast episode of PR Hangover, it can be hard to say “no,” especially when we are trained to make clients happy.
Read MoreA big component of working in PR is growing your client’s brand. But what about your personal brand? What sets you apart from any other student or anyone working in your field?
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