Comments on: The future of PR http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/ Marcom - Marketing Communications :: PR/Marcom Pros Mentoring Students Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:12:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Rachel http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19662 Rachel Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:33:54 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19662 I have always known I wanted to major in Public Relations. I have always been interested in event planning and fundraising for a nonprofit organization. It gives me a sense of relief knowing that there are so many job opportunities available to our graduating class. I will be entering the work force after I graduate in May and I feel confident know that there are so many positions available. Social Media is also the future of PR. Tonight in class, we were talking about a former graduate student who just got hired to coordinate social media for her company. It is reassuring to see how social media can give you a promising career option. Now I am actually excited about starting my job search! I have always known I wanted to major in Public Relations. I have always been interested in event planning and fundraising for a nonprofit organization. It gives me a sense of relief knowing that there are so many job opportunities available to our graduating class. I will be entering the work force after I graduate in May and I feel confident know that there are so many positions available. Social Media is also the future of PR. Tonight in class, we were talking about a former graduate student who just got hired to coordinate social media for her company. It is reassuring to see how social media can give you a promising career option. Now I am actually excited about starting my job search!

]]> By: K. Barrett http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19633 K. Barrett Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:15:09 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19633 My freshman year I decided to declare PR as my major because I wanted to go to law school, but didn't want to get a degree in political science in case I stumbled upon the realization that law school really wasn't for me. I figured I had a wide range of opportunities once I graduated if I pursued degree in PR. Now I have decided that I am going to wait one or two years before applying to law school and during that span of time I would like to gain some experience in the workplace that will benefit me when returning back to school. I am so glad I have chosen PR as my major because the program here at Auburn is considered exceptional when compared to the programs at other universities. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of this program. I would also like to thank you for the encouraging advice, it adds a boost of confidence right before I'm about to embark on my job search. My freshman year I decided to declare PR as my major because I wanted to go to law school, but didn’t want to get a degree in political science in case I stumbled upon the realization that law school really wasn’t for me. I figured I had a wide range of opportunities once I graduated if I pursued degree in PR. Now I have decided that I am going to wait one or two years before applying to law school and during that span of time I would like to gain some experience in the workplace that will benefit me when returning back to school. I am so glad I have chosen PR as my major because the program here at Auburn is considered exceptional when compared to the programs at other universities. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of this program. I would also like to thank you for the encouraging advice, it adds a boost of confidence right before I’m about to embark on my job search.

]]> By: Alana http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19372 Alana Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:54:19 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19372 I don't remember why I chose PR. I think because for a while I wanted to do pharmaceutical sales and PR just seemed like the best fit at the time. Now I am realizing that I hit the jackpot as far as my future goes. Because of social media, I not only have an advantage over other public relations graduates, but the job possibilities are growing everyday. It is very encouraging to read posts like yours and to hear Robert, almost everyday in class, tell us about another one of his former students who either got a fabulous job in the PR profession or has received a promotion due to his or her extensive knowledge of social media. I don’t remember why I chose PR. I think because for a while I wanted to do pharmaceutical sales and PR just seemed like the best fit at the time. Now I am realizing that I hit the jackpot as far as my future goes. Because of social media, I not only have an advantage over other public relations graduates, but the job possibilities are growing everyday. It is very encouraging to read posts like yours and to hear Robert, almost everyday in class, tell us about another one of his former students who either got a fabulous job in the PR profession or has received a promotion due to his or her extensive knowledge of social media.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19120 Elizabeth Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:15:25 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19120 I feel so inspired by this post. I appreciate your words of encouragement and your knowledge on the growing industry. I will honestly say that the competitive nature of this profession is a bit overwhelming at times, especially when you are about to try and get a job. I am thankful for this class, style and design, and I do think that I am gaining an edge that most students will be lacking upon graduation. Your post just made me feel all the more thankful and encouraged, something that you definitely need when you are a senior about to graduate. I feel so inspired by this post. I appreciate your words of encouragement and your knowledge on the growing industry. I will honestly say that the competitive nature of this profession is a bit overwhelming at times, especially when you are about to try and get a job. I am thankful for this class, style and design, and I do think that I am gaining an edge that most students will be lacking upon graduation. Your post just made me feel all the more thankful and encouraged, something that you definitely need when you are a senior about to graduate.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19112 Stephanie Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:00:22 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19112 It's good to know that there are jobs out there to be found after graduation. I think social media will catch on in many places (at different levels of intensity) in the next few years. I feel like if I interview with a company that doesn't yet use social media to their advantage...I could probably convince them as to why they should. Oh, and why they should hire me because I know what I'm talking about when it comes to social media-though I have a lot more to learn before I interview for a job. I hope to work in sports and I think video will be especially important. My flip camera is so easy to use and would be great to interview an athlete, coach, expert, fans or just to capture one of those unforgettable moments in sports. It's good to know social media will hopefully help set me apart when looking for a job. It’s good to know that there are jobs out there to be found after graduation. I think social media will catch on in many places (at different levels of intensity) in the next few years. I feel like if I interview with a company that doesn’t yet use social media to their advantage…I could probably convince them as to why they should. Oh, and why they should hire me because I know what I’m talking about when it comes to social media-though I have a lot more to learn before I interview for a job.

I hope to work in sports and I think video will be especially important. My flip camera is so easy to use and would be great to interview an athlete, coach, expert, fans or just to capture one of those unforgettable moments in sports. It’s good to know social media will hopefully help set me apart when looking for a job.

]]> By: morgan http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19091 morgan Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:03:29 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19091 What a relief to hear that there is such a high demand for PR practitioners out there! This semester especially has been devoted to learning specifically about social media and its role in the future of public relations. Just the other day, I was talking with my family and we got to talking about facebook and blogging and all that good stuff. They kept saying, "I don't understand. It is so foreign to me." It was exciting to be in this conversation where I really did understand something that they didn't...finally for once! But, truly, I was able to tell them how much this social networking is starting to boom in the corporate world. It's amazing. But, I agree, we have to be well-educated in these new areas, not just interested. And it's so comforting knowing that I am in just the right school to learn about it. What a relief to hear that there is such a high demand for PR practitioners out there! This semester especially has been devoted to learning specifically about social media and its role in the future of public relations.

Just the other day, I was talking with my family and we got to talking about facebook and blogging and all that good stuff. They kept saying, “I don’t understand. It is so foreign to me.” It was exciting to be in this conversation where I really did understand something that they didn’t…finally for once! But, truly, I was able to tell them how much this social networking is starting to boom in the corporate world. It’s amazing. But, I agree, we have to be well-educated in these new areas, not just interested. And it’s so comforting knowing that I am in just the right school to learn about it.

]]> By: Ashley D. http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19064 Ashley D. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:53:44 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-19064 Your words of encouragement are very enlightening and helpful. As graduation approaches, I find myself stressed about the competitive job industry and establishing a prosperous career. After reading your post, I becoming excited knowing that there are so many job opportunities, especially with my familiarity with social media. I'm excited and intrigued to know that I could be a successful person in such a vast and growing field. It's also exciting to discover that the PR field is evolving, allowing those with social media knowledge to shine and someday enhance public relations skills of companies and fellow employees. Your words of encouragement are very enlightening and helpful. As graduation approaches, I find myself stressed about the competitive job industry and establishing a prosperous career. After reading your post, I becoming excited knowing that there are so many job opportunities, especially with my familiarity with social media.

I’m excited and intrigued to know that I could be a successful person in such a vast and growing field. It’s also exciting to discover that the PR field is evolving, allowing those with social media knowledge to shine and someday enhance public relations skills of companies and fellow employees.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-18894 Jordan Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:51:43 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-18894 Thanks for the encouragement! it is always reassuring to hear that people are noticing what Auburn students are learning in the classroom. Beyond that it is comforting to know that social media skills can give me an advantage when looking for a job upon graduating. Social media is a complicated thing to understand how to use and implement. I am still learning so much about how it functions in PR. It is nice to know that all this time we are putting into social media will pay off. I am excited to know that since social media in PR is so new, we can be such a useful and important part of this change. Thanks for the encouragement! it is always reassuring to hear that people are noticing what Auburn students are learning in the classroom. Beyond that it is comforting to know that social media skills can give me an advantage when looking for a job upon graduating.

Social media is a complicated thing to understand how to use and implement. I am still learning so much about how it functions in PR. It is nice to know that all this time we are putting into social media will pay off. I am excited to know that since social media in PR is so new, we can be such a useful and important part of this change.

]]> By: Tyra http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-18858 Tyra Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:41:54 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-18858 I must say it's always motivating to hear that all this work were doing is going to pay off. We get so frustrated and discouraged but knowing it'll all be worth it makes us press on. Thank you for the information from the conference because those numbers show us we do make a difference in the world. The thought of graduation frightenens me more and more as it approaches, but knowing what I've learned about the world of social media will give me a better chance of landing a job is very encouraging. I must say it’s always motivating to hear that all this work were doing is going to pay off. We get so frustrated and discouraged but knowing it’ll all be worth it makes us press on. Thank you for the information from the conference because those numbers show us we do make a difference in the world.

The thought of graduation frightenens me more and more as it approaches, but knowing what I’ve learned about the world of social media will give me a better chance of landing a job is very encouraging.

]]> By: Kathryn C http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-18854 Kathryn C Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:07:50 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/10/06/the-future-of-pr/#comment-18854 It is so nice to hear some outside encouragement with what we are doing. In class we are taught the importance of social media in the PR and Marketing worlds. However, hearing that all of this hard work and effort we are putting in to learning the practice of PR can give us a leg up in job hunting is reassuring. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with learning the fundamentals of social media. There is so much to learn and it is easy to get bogged down with the complexity of it all. So thank you for reminding us that our exposure to the world of social media is an opportunity rather than a chore. It is so nice to hear some outside encouragement with what we are doing. In class we are taught the importance of social media in the PR and Marketing worlds. However, hearing that all of this hard work and effort we are putting in to learning the practice of PR can give us a leg up in job hunting is reassuring.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed with learning the fundamentals of social media. There is so much to learn and it is easy to get bogged down with the complexity of it all. So thank you for reminding us that our exposure to the world of social media is an opportunity rather than a chore.

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