By Jack Slayton When I was little, I used to love going to bed. Certainly not because I wanted to actually sleep, but because every night my dad would come to tuck me in and tell me a bedtime story. He was a great storyteller who filled my imagination with all sorts of adventures, someContinue reading “Storytelling: It’s Not Just for Bedtime Anymore”
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Don’t be Afraid of Group Work
5 Ways to overcome the fear of group work. By Jieqiu Zhang As a communication primary student, I have been in many classes that require group work, some of which will serve as my final exams. I often rejoice in this because I love it, but many friends tell me they are reluctant or evenContinue reading “Don’t be Afraid of Group Work”
Key Insights from PRSSA’s 2023 East Central District Conference
By Evelyn Kretzer PRSSA at The Ohio State University hosted the 2023 PRSSA East Central DistrictConference, titled “PR Pioneers,” where attendees explored the people, strategies,culture and campaigns that have shaped the PR industry. If you were unable to attendthe conference, want to learn more about the sessions you could not attend or were tooabsorbed byContinue reading “Key Insights from PRSSA’s 2023 East Central District Conference”
Three Reasons to Use Canva Over Adobe Express for Videos
By: Isabel Merriman You work in marketing and want to create eye-catching videos that people will love. But you do not have a design background. You will likely turn to either Canva or Adobe Express – formerly Spark. Canva and Adobe Express are easy to learn. You can make captivating on-brand content with no previousContinue reading “Three Reasons to Use Canva Over Adobe Express for Videos “
Job Interview Tips for Making a Great Impression
by Ally Gozum Do you have interviews for summer jobs or internships coming up? Interviews can be both nerve-racking and exciting, but there are ways to overcome these feelings and put your best foot forward in front of the interviewers. The excitement of working with your dream employer can sometimes be overwhelming when you realizeContinue reading “Job Interview Tips for Making a Great Impression”
How To Prepare For a Career Fair
by Kenta Wu Career fairs are one of the best opportunities for students to get valuable experience networking, building professional relationships with various companies, and potentially landing a future job/internship. They are quite common everywhere you go, and over 90% of college career centers reported hosting at least one career fair per year and 75%Continue reading “How To Prepare For a Career Fair”
Tips for Finding Your Summer Internship 
by J.D. Mooney Have you found your summer internship yet? Finding an internship can be overwhelming and time-consuming, so OSU College of Arts and Sciences has some tips and resources to make the process easy and organized. Internships are a great way to gain experience relevant to a professional industry while also preparing yourself forContinue reading “Tips for Finding Your Summer Internship ”
PRSSA Chicago Recap: Benefits of Traveling with PRSSA
by Josie Wadlow In the beginning of November, Ohio State PRSSA organized their first ever trip to Chicago. Members of PRSSA were presented with the opportunity to travel to the “windy city” in order to network and learn more about public relations. The benefits were endless and applicable career searching skills were learned. If youContinue reading “PRSSA Chicago Recap: Benefits of Traveling with PRSSA”
Four Certifications That Make Your Resume Stand Out
by Sarah Fitch Standing out during your job search may be overwhelming but isn’t difficult. There are several ways of doing this, but a way that’s beneficial to you and the organization hiring you is certifications in relevant areas. Fortunately, ‘relevant areas’ is a broad phrase for marketing and public relations, therefore the amount ofContinue reading “Four Certifications That Make Your Resume Stand Out”
What To Do With a Communication Degree?
A degree in communication gives the skills for many professional fields including marketing, public relations, branding, advertising, politics, and organization management. If you are unsure of which path you want to take after graduation, then this article may give you some ideas. Below are seven common career paths for graduates with a communication degree. PublicContinue reading “What To Do With a Communication Degree?”