Jane Dvorak is who I want to be when I grow up. Seeing a woman who has pursued her passion to build an extremely successful public relations career from the basement of her home while finding time to raise children, volunteer in her community and serve as PRSA chair-elect is nothing short of inspirational. So […]
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5 Reasons You Should Join Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Add to your resume – PRSSA gives you an opportunity to enhance your skillset through leadership development, fundraising efforts, event planning and professional workshops. Becoming a member of PRSSA challenges you to take what you learn in the classroom and put it […]
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Electronic bands, Bob Moses and The Brocks, provided a groovy ambiance in Ogden as residents registered to vote on Sept. 16, 2016. Rock the Vote, hosted by the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service at Weber State University (WSU), promoted active citizenship through the celebration of Constitution Day, live music, food trucks […]
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Put your toolbox together (and learn how to use your tools) No matter what you want to do, there will be things you need to know in order to get it done. I got my first camera when I was in fourth grade. People always told me that I had a good eye for photography. […]
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Timing my Weber State University graduation with the falling 2005 economy was something I really couldn’t have avoided. I had multiple interviews with Public Relations agencies and organizations from across the country – from Washington, D.C., to Washington State.
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Public Relations skills are useful on many different career paths. For example, being successful in the political world requires knowledge and the application of PR. Politicians use many PR tactics to gain traction in their campaigns, especially during election season. Here are five of these tactics:
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If you did not attend the PRElevated Conference in Provo, UT last month, you missed out! The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Regional Conference was an experience full of networking, learning and great ideas. As future public relations professionals, the work environment seems exciting and full of challenges. The speakers at the conference […]
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It is finally time. Your cap and gown is ordered, you are finishing up the last round of finals, and graduation is just around the corner. Where do you go from here? As a public relations student, it may be hard to know what do next; what city to move to, what company to work […]
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Is your goal to pursue a career in public relations? If so, there are many options to choose from. Every organization in today’s society participates in some form of public relations. The public relations professionals for these organizations perform varied tasks. They send news releases to journalists, create strong relationships with journalists and other members […]
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If you have ever spoken with someone who has said, “I am a communication major,” some of these thoughts may have been running through your mind: Communication? There are no jobs for a major like that. With a communication degree you just have to be good at speaking, right? While students often believe these stories […]
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