Category: networking
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How Public Relations Molded Me Into A Young Professional
By: Sebastian Szczurowski When I look back at my time at the University of Central Missouri I can’t help but to think about how fast it all went by. It seems like it was just yesterday that I made my first official visit to the university for my scheduled orientation day. When I first made […]
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Oh, the People You’ll Meet!
By: Maxlyn Wilbanks When you first think of public relations, what do you think of? When I began my degree, I thought of all the negative aspects of PR and wasn’t sure it was the right choice for me. However, as I am about to graduate from UCM, I have realized how much my perspective […]
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Senior Scaries: Graduation and Where to Go Next
By: Hannah Staul As I prepare for graduation, all I can think about is what the next step is. How do I know when I am even ready to apply for full-time jobs, when school is still in the forefront of my mind? I did the research for you, so follow along for a step-by-step […]
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Research is Boring, Time-Consuming and Absolutely Critical to Your Success
By: Ashleigh Horn Research is the key to all successful public relations strategy. It is the defining factor in how we choose to tell our client’s story and helps us identify how our target audiences will react—long before they are ever exposed to any messaging. But why is research crucial? How can it single-handedly define […]
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The Social Media Benefit in the Public Relations Industry
By: Sebastian Szczurowski While it seems like social media has been around for a very long time, it has actually only been popular for barely a decade now. With the steady rise of social media over the past few years many companies have been able to strengthen their position in the marketplace by using it […]
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Staying Connected: How to Network Like a Pro
By : Emily Schaper When it comes to opening new doors and opportunities, networking should be a top priority. It’s not just about trading information, but establishing long-term relationships with mutual benefits. Networking, however, may not be at the top of everyone’s to-do list. People may find it time-consuming, awkward, or out of their comfort […]
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How COVID-19 is Causing Event Planning Evolution
By: April Wood I hate to begin a blog post by talking about how COVID-19 has changed the communication industry, but to write a blog about “normal times” feels disingenuous. Public relations and other communication departments are rapidly adapting to communicating at a time of uncertainty and illness. A particularly challenging aspect of public relations […]
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The Importance of a “Thank You”
By Ashleigh Horn “Thank you“ can be defined as a polite expression of one’s gratitude. Though this definition seems so simple, the action of thanking others has become about as rare as some students coming to class these days. I’ll be the first to admit that I have historically been guilty of not taking time […]
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