The holiday season is always overwhelming, regardless of whether you are a student cramming for end-of-semester exams or a professional looking to complete that last deliverable before the end of the period. It comes at the same time every year, right before Halloween, and it snowballs into constant thoughts about what the holidays will look like and if you will get everything done.
Read MoreFrom misguided tweets to company-wide scandals, public relations (PR) crises can greatly harm a company’s reputation. A single grave mistake can unleash years of backlash and negative outcomes to a company’s business objectives. However, each crisis teaches valuable lessons about prevention.
Read MoreThere is something so nerve-wracking, yet still so exciting, about post-grad life. Personally, I hate change. I love where I am. Whenever somebody mentions graduating, I get a stress rash across my chest and entirely shut down – it is not something I am comfortable with.
Read MoreAs Advertising and Public Relations students, we are constantly challenged to create, create, and create some more. But when it comes to assignments, papers, social media posts, blogs, and more, sometimes we just hit a creative block. This blog will provide you with some tips to keep and manage your creative spark!
Read MoreSummer of ‘24 is officially coming to an end. This summer was filled with working two internships, going to concerts, lots of hot-girl walks with my dog, Kingsley, spending time with friends and family, and soaking up the nice Michigan weather.
Read MoreAs an advertising and public relations student at Grand Valley State University, you are required to have at least one internship to graduate. As the anxious go-getter I am, I secured three internships before my senior year.
Read More“What’s the most important skill you need to be successful in the PR industry?” While networking with PR professionals and successful individuals in similar fields, I’ve definitely asked that question the most. As a student with an unclear career path, I figured that learning the most important skills early on would optimize my time for whatever direction I decide to take.
Read MoreEntering the workforce feels a lot like dropping a child into a pool; you either sink, float, or swim. The most challenging part is learning how to get from that original splash to a deep-end dive. There are so many factors that impact how you swim, and learning those feels a lot like learning the different aspects to become successful in your job.
Read MoreCurating 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 MoreWe often hear about the top PR firm globally, Edelman, being the one that's considered the best. The talk about the great things and incredible people associated with it is not just talk – it's true. I recently chatted with my new mentor, Damarayn Benton, a recent Assistant Account Executive at Edelman Hire.
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