You’ve come a long way baby! April 13, 2007
Posted by mpollock in National Committee, PRSSA, PRSSA Kent, hard work, networking, opportunities, success.1 comment so far
Since this blogging experience was for my PR Online class, this is my final farewell post. I still have to discuss with the e-board if someone is willing to take over for PRSSA Kent Conversations.
But for my very last post I would like to congratulate our very own Allison Tomei, junior public relations major at Kent State, on her success on wining the vice president of member services postion on the 2007 National PRSSA Committee.
This is such a great opportunity for Allison, since not many can say they’ve held a position on a national board at the young age of 21.
But that’s the kind of person Allison is, she’s always going out of her way to get the job done so it’s no suprise she won this fantastic feat. She’s been way involved with PRSSA Kent as secretary this past year — creating a brochure, a PRSSA listserv, updating old PRSSA Kent information documents and practically being my right hand woman. I can’t tell you how many times I called Allison (or ATomei, I’m so used to e-mailing her that I think of her e-mail address before her real name) asking to help me with homecoming or something. She’s really given so much to PRSSA Kent with all her contributions — and believe me she’s not afraid to tell you about it.
With two internships already under her belt, one with Goodwill back in good ol’ Pa., and the other with Project LEARN, Allison is on her way to make a big splash at Kent State and beyond.
This just shows the opportunties that are available when joining PRSSA. Allison will be able to network with not only profesisonals from around the nation, but with our peers – the people who will be emerging out into the workforce within the next few years. Think about her business card list - it’s going to be as thick as that AP Style book!
I’m excited for Allison since this is an important year a head for both her and PRSSA — she will be in her senior year, one of the most exciting and stressful times in life and PRSSA will be celebrating it’s 40th year of success.
Congratulations Allison, I definitely know you will add to PRSSA National Committee’s success.
Tips to the top April 6, 2007
Posted by mpollock in PRSSA, PRSSA Kent, advice, graduating, professionalism.add a comment
It’s been a very busy semester for PRSSA members. Everytime I talk to a member, I hear the place where she’s applied for an internship or job, or where they just landed one. I’m very proud of this, and I want to say its because everyone is learning professionalism. Most of the meetings stress how to dress, talk, write — and be better at the manner in which things are conducted.
So when I applied to Fleishman-Hillard the other day I guess I shouldn’t have been surprized that I got a reply from a woman in HR the next day. What suprised my boss is that its for an AE and not an AAE. Still mistake, or she just wants give me a try. I’m taking it as experience — with success or just practice for the future.
Another thing I thought was odd — not only grads and college students are thinking about jobs, professionals seem to shuffle around during spring too.
The interview is a phone interview, so if I can impress the HR woman enough I’ll get my feet into the agency’s door at least. Then I can make a lasting impression at Fleishman-Hillard. PR is all about making the relationships, so this might be my key to landing a job.
My boss mentioned that my resume must be in order for FH to respond so wquickly with a position that high. And it’s true. You’re resume is the golden ticket to success.
Here’s a few tips to get an interview from your resume and cover letter.
I also have a story for a trip to the bottom I heard this week, but that’s for another time and place.
