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A PR View of Saying “I Do”

Posted At: May 3, 2012 2:30 PM by Kera Cottingham I found myself not only graduating with a public relations degree, but also engaged. Yes, I have a diamond and all, but I also have a soon-to-be marketing grad as a fiancé. With that said, as we have begun to plan our upcoming nuptials, we […]

Crisis Communication in College Athletics

Posted At: May 3, 2012 2:30 PM by Katie Bishop Over the last two years college athletics have been victim to two major crises: Cam Newton and Auburn University’s recruiting scandal, and former Pennsylvania State University assistant coach Jerry Sandusky and his sex abuse allegations.

The Heavyweights: Agency v. In-house PR

For those unfamiliar with the choice, it may seem as if there would be little difference between in-house and agency PR work, but depending on skills and personality, individuals are often more suited for one more than the other.

Regrets and Lessons Learned

Posted At: May 3, 2012 10:30 AM by Katie Bishop As a soon-to-be college graduate in merely days, I cannot help but to focus this blog on the past four years of my life: The regrets and lessons learned.

Are You In? Navigating Professional Networking for LinkedIn Novices

Posted At: April 25, 2012 1:40 PM by Rachel Childers When someone says job hunt, generally their next sentence involves the professional network LinkedIn. However, despite its 150 million members and growing, many people still do not understand how to effectively use the network. Here are a few tips and suggestions for making sure your […]

Building your network

Posted At: April 24, 2012 5:10 PM by Mariah Fairweather Through my past four years at The University of Alabama, I have learned many things about the PR field. One of the most valuable pieces of information I have learned is to always continue to build your professional network.

Where Public Relations, Politics and the Legal System Collide

Posted At: April 23, 2012 2:15 PM by Katie Brazeal As necessary as PR is, every-so-often a campaign can exceed the agency’s areas of expertise. This is not because of mismanagement on the PR side, but rather it is a result of the complexity of the issues as well as a necessity to cover issues […]

Interviewing 101

Posted At: April 23, 2012 2:00 PM by Lauren Cuervo I have applied to every job I can find that is even remotely related to the communication field, everything from hotel concierge to sales representative. The job search and some of its resulting interviews have taught me a few things every aspiring interviewee should know.

The True Salesperson: Business versus Communication

Posted At: April 20, 2012 7:00 PM by Kera Cottingham It’s about the time of year when soon-to-be graduating seniors are scouring the job market for the position that will grow into their perfect career. For certain students that means the pursuit of the ultimate sales job. But what are sales employers looking for in […]

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