How Different Industries Use Public Relations and Ways That Students Can Get Involved With Them Written by: Alexandra Garcia Every field uses public relations in some way, making Ad/PR degrees extremely versatile. Even though the ways PR is used vary by industry, the intention remains the same: to manage the information that shapes how brands … Continue reading Versatility of PR: Industries and Student Involvement
Free Certifications to Benefit Communications Students
Written by Hannah Salcedo Today’s job and internship market is more crowded than ever before, so if you want recruiters to notice you, you’ll need to stand out. One easy way to set yourself apart from the competition is by earning certifications. There are many options available, but if you’re looking to earn a certification … Continue reading Free Certifications to Benefit Communications Students
How to Start Building Your Network
Written by Skylar Gieger I believe that almost every student at UCF has heard the words “network, network, network” come out of a professor’s mouth when asked how to become career-ready. Not only have I heard this from every single professor since starting at UCF, but I hear it countless times a semester. Networking is … Continue reading How to Start Building Your Network
The Semester I Felt Left Behind
Written by Alondra Rivas-Jimenez How I Found Purpose in a Semester That Didn’t Look “Impressive” on Paper I didn’t realize how loud silence could feel until I went a semester without an internship, and everyone around me seemed to be announcing one. It wasn’t that I didn’t value professional experience. In fact, the semester before, … Continue reading The Semester I Felt Left Behind