By: Cidnye WeimerIf you’re a PR major you’ve probably been told to create a LinkedIn profile for yourself. So you create a profile, now what? It’s easy to put all of your information on a web page and add people to your network but what happens after that’s all said and done? The true purpose … Continue reading How to use LinkedIn to Network During the Summer and School Year
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How to keep your PR skills sharp during the summer, internship or not
By Melaina Lewis Take a deep breath, because it is OK to not have a summer internship. Internships are valuable when it comes to professional development, but there are still multiple ways to have a productive summer while keeping your PR skills sharp. Last summer I decided to work instead of accepting an intern position. … Continue reading How to keep your PR skills sharp during the summer, internship or not
Scripps PRSSA Summer Challenge!
This week we introduce the Scripps PRSSA “Challenge of the Week” program. We’re just about halfway through with summer break, making this a great time to work on your professional development and PR skills!Each week a new “challenge” will be emailed to Scripps PRSSA members. If you choose to partake in that week's challenge, tell … Continue reading Scripps PRSSA Summer Challenge!
How to easily network with professionals in today’s technological world
By Kelly Hayes You have just attended your weekly PRSSA meeting about networking but you’re still stuck. You might ask yourself, “How do I contact these professionals without seeming like a total creep, or annoying?” However, if you ever have professionals speaking at your PRSSA meetings, don’t be afraid to be friendly and network. Follow … Continue reading How to easily network with professionals in today’s technological world
Read about the new Junior Assistant Director of ImPRessions, Melaina Lewis!
Melaina Lewis is a junior from Cortland, Ohio and the new Junior Assistant Director of ImPRessions. With a major in strategic communication and a specialization in marketing and global leadership, Melaina is a well-rounded student sure to be a huge asset to both ImPRessions and PRSSA. Learn more about Melaina here: What has been your … Continue reading Read about the new Junior Assistant Director of ImPRessions, Melaina Lewis!
#FlashbackFriday: Ashleigh Mavros shares senior year wisdom
By Ashleigh Mavros Oh, freshman year. I was a magazine feature writing sorority sister with side-swept bangs. Now, as I make my way into my last semester at Ohio University, all three of these things have changed. I don’t regret a single second of my college experience, but there were definitely some hard lessons learned … Continue reading #FlashbackFriday: Ashleigh Mavros shares senior year wisdom
How PRSSA influenced my freshman year
By Jess Carnprobst As I drove away from Athens after orientation, I watched the bricks fade in my rearview mirror. I was overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation and I knew I had made the right decision and that these upcoming years were going to be some of the most incredible years of my life. I … Continue reading How PRSSA influenced my freshman year
Put your hands up for the 2013-2014 Senior Assistant Director of ImPRessions, Kristin Yerecic!
Kristin Yerecic is a senior at OU majoring in strategic communications with a focus on public relations and studying for a minor in business and economics. She’s from Export, Pennsylvania and was an Account Supervisor for ImPRessions last year. Read on to learn more about our new Senior Assistant Director of ImPRessions! What has been … Continue reading Put your hands up for the 2013-2014 Senior Assistant Director of ImPRessions, Kristin Yerecic!
Give a big welcome to the 2013-2014 Director of ImPRessions, Dan Mulvey!
Please welcome the 2013-2014 Director of ImPRessions, Dan Mulvey. Dan is from a 700 person village known as Ohio City, Ohio. He is a senior at Ohio University majoring in Strategic Communications with a focus in Public Relations and a business minor. Dan previously served as VP of Administration last year for ImPRessions. Here is … Continue reading Give a big welcome to the 2013-2014 Director of ImPRessions, Dan Mulvey!
Introducing Kaija Nealon, the 2013-2014 VP of Social Affairs!
Kaija is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, and is a junior studying Strategic Communications with a focus on Public Relations. In high school, Kaija served as an editor for her newspaper and discovered her passion for writing. She further realized she wanted a career with an advertising and client-relationship focus. Kaija is extremely involved in PRSSA … Continue reading Introducing Kaija Nealon, the 2013-2014 VP of Social Affairs!