When I was in school, my professors and other experienced mentors my school hosted, encouraged my peers and me to build and use our networks and to make sure to build a professional rapport with industry associates. To be honest, I don’t think many of us did, whether it was out of fear and anxiety or just laziness.
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PR 101: 4 Public Relations Tips Every Brand Needs to Remember
As PR people, it’s in our nature to be hyper-sensitive to the issues and possible outcomes in every situation (I’m pretty sure this is why my friends think I’m a pessimist). We take each scenario and run through all the positive and negative implications, thinking about ways to either capitalize on or minimize the impact … Keep reading
So You Got An Interview
I handle the internship and co-op programs here, and, especially for summer, I get hundreds of resumes for only two open positions. A few weeks ago, AC Lesley wrote a blog post about some major resume mistakes we see: Why We Passed on Your Resume (Sorry, Not Sorry). She did a great job emphasizing the … Keep reading
To My Fellow Millennials: Knowledge Was Power
Oh, the things you won’t learn in school. The truth is, your chances of entering a career as a young professional fully prepared and equipped with the precise skill sets expected of your position are unlikely. The world is evolving faster than ever as systems of technology, communication and collaboration improve and expand across industries. But … Keep reading
The Curse of the Baby Face – It’s My Baby Face, And I’ll Cry if I Want To
— Blair Kahora Cardinal & Nicole Lasorda Vogue recently posted a story, I Don’t Look My Age and It’s Starting to Get Awkward, and it struck a chord with us; so much so, that we were talking about it for a couple of days. Our conversations always started a little something like this: Blair: In … Keep reading
Confidence is Key
Merriam-Webster’s definition of confidence is “the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.” Confidence is a quality in ourselves that is so important to have, yet few people are truly and completely confident. The often overused slogan, “fake it ‘til you make it” may be a cliché, but it’s true. … Keep reading
Four Things I’m Thankful for as a PR Professional
It’s the time of year to be thankful. Everyone’s posting their “30 Days of Thankfulness” statuses on Facebook and people are getting ready to feast around the table with loved ones. In the spirit of the season, here are four PR-related items for which I’m thankful. Media databases – At Buchanan PR (and most reputable … Keep reading
7 Bad Habits College Grads Should Shake Before Entering the Real World
As a recent college graduate, I am familiar with the bad habits that we can pick up in the world of academia, which might limit our success in the professional world. Here are seven bad habits to shake before landing your first job. Living in a bubble: While you were burying yourself in textbooks in … Keep reading
In the News
In the office, I’m known as the Weather Girl. It’s because I’m a weather geek. Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz and I have something in common (though I’m not prone to wearing bow ties). It’s true that I do seem to be more aware of what’s about to hit us than some people. But it’s not because … Keep reading
Being a Sponge – The Key to Knocking it Out of the Park
This past weekend, I enjoyed my very last games as a Phillies Ballgirl. Man, what a wild ride! While we’re limited to a two-year tenure, these past two years have been chock full of life-changing experiences. I’ve met folks from all walks of life – cancer survivors, firefighters, tourists from around the world – all … Keep reading