Published on October 23, 2023, at 11:50 a.m.by Shaley Brown. Prologue Independent authors often find themselves facing an uphill battle when trying to share their creative works with the world. Not only do they have to write their own books; they also have to sell
Published on September 24, 2019, at 10:34 a.m. by Justine Groeber. Picture this: You’re quickly nearing graduation and job interviews are looming. You’re involved in several extracurriculars and you study hard, but you are still looking for more that will set you apart. If you’re
Published on September 24, 2019, at 10:27 a.m. by Caroline Richards. It’s 2:14 p.m. You’re sitting next to the phone. You interviewed at your dream firm last week, and they said they’d call today at 2 p.m. with their decision. Your leg bounces nervously. You’re
Published on April 19, 2019, at 10:37 a.m. by Olivia Lake. In public relations we constantly hear the phrase, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” This can seem daunting for those who haven’t perfected the art of networking. However, one of the
Published on January 31, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. by Kayla Sullivan. “So, tell me a little bit about yourself?” Until a few months ago, I didn’t know how to answer this question when asked in a job interview. Where am I supposed to begin? How
Posted At: April 10, 2013 2:48 P.M. by Jessica Ruffin You presented your prospective employer with a killer résumé, nailed your elevator speech and answered the interview in a manner that would impress Donald Trump. You’re certain the job is yours and are thrilled – until
Posted At: March 13, 2013 2:15 P.M. by Martina Kaiwi As young PR professionals prepare for their job interviews, many dread the notorious face-to-face interrogation. Even though PR practitioners understand the power of words and the relationships they can create or destroy, when representing ourselves it
by Hope Peterson I can think of few things more nerve-racking than entering the real world. It’s frightening to think of a place without the cushion of our parents’ security blanket, familiar faces and the excuse, “I’m only young once.” However, entering that place should
As a soon-to-be college graduate, I am excited and ready to begin my career in public relations. However, I have several uncertainties and questions about my future field. The most prevalent and recurring of these uncertainties is when and how to ‘toot my own horn.’
