Entering the industry during COVID-19 Published on April 8, 2020, at 9:43 p.m. by Dylan Lanas. COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. The novel coronavirus permeates nearly every second of discussion. The pandemic has also sparked worries of a possible recession. On March 10,
Published on March 4, 2020, at 4:09 p.m. by Hannah Fogus. To the person reading this post, I want you to ask yourself a question. When was the last time you read a book — for fun? Research shows that reading for pleasure is on
Published on October 30, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. by Ashby Brown. Whether you find yourself in the heart of the South, the sunny state of California, along the East Coast or somewhere in between, there is no limit to the number of internships available to
Published on April 13, 2019, at 5:25 p.m. by Julia Landon. According to a study done by the Chronicle of Higher Education, when media/communications employers were asked to rank the most important attributes when they evaluate graduates for hire, internships were at the top of
Published on May 14, 2018, at 10:01 a.m. by Elizabeth Driver. As the semester comes to a close, many public relations students are preparing for their summer internships. There is a lot to do in the next month, such as finalizing housing plans, shopping for
Published on February 28, 2018, at 3:46 p.m. by Allie Binford. While most of the internship and job search process is consistent across the public relations industry, there is one inconsistent factor: the cover letter. Some companies require them, some make them optional, and some
Published on November 13, 2017, at 8:20 a.m. by Caitlin Heffley. As I embarked upon the summer internship-seeking process during my junior year of college, I had great confidence. I knew all the right answers and felt like a promising candidate. I also had a
Published on July 13, 2017, at 8:20 p.m. by Dalton Kerby. You aced the application. Your cover letter was personalized and specifically addressed. You had your graphic designer friend give your résumé a touch of modern flair. You hit the interview out of the ballpark,
Published on July 7, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. by Jessica Banks. They’re excited, they’re determined and they’re hungry for the real world. Millennials are entering the workforce with a certain perseverance that is influencing the corporate world in more ways than one. Today, you can
Published on April 10, 2017, at 8:22 a.m. by Tristen Gell. “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney The Walt Disney Company teaches children to dream big. From a young age, Alyse Goodwin had a
