Curating yourself as a PR professional can seem intimidating. You’re thrust into a world where a well-rounded skillset is the key to success— where a hard-earned mix of both hard and soft skills combine to create seemingly effortless relationships.
Read MoreOne of the most common pieces of advice I've received from professionals is the importance of networking and honing your elevator pitch. While authenticity and recognizing your expertise "are important, the "show, don't tell" golden rule can go a long way." can go a long way.
Read MoreNetworking… Yikes. An essential part of a career in Advertising, Public Relations, Communication, and frankly every career ever. Why do we have to network? Creating professional relationships is a huge career plus! You never know who can open a door for you in the future, or what may be in store for you.
Read MoreWhen it comes to knowing your info about public relations, textbooks can only take you so far. While textbooks and time spent in the classroom can teach many valuable skills such as how to write a press release, plan a campaign, and evaluate strategies and tactics, soft skills are not found buried beneath pages of text.
Read MoreBalancing classes, extracurricular activities, and your social life as a college student is hard enough. Trying to focus on your future professional career while you’re still a young adult can be even harder to manage. Networking is a beneficial tool for individuals to interact in order to develop and advance their professional status.
Read MoreAs a young professional, one of the most valuable things you can do to prepare for future success is to find yourself a mentor. I’ve leaned on my trusted mentors myself to help guide my early career decisions and navigate the daunting post-grad life that lies ahead.
Read MoreThe first few weeks of summer are often a time to decompress and reflect on the past year for many students. For me, this school year was one filled with change and self improvement. I can attribute a lot of that improvement to my time spent in GVPRSSA and GrandPR.
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