1. By Kacie Whigham
PRCA 2330

2. Twitter is an up and coming social media. As

a PR professional, you should at least be
aware of social media.

3. You should ALWAYS send 2 thank you letters

after an interview
1. Immediately after the interview through e-mail.
2. Hand written one to get there a week or two
later.

4. Whether we like it or not, we are being judge

on first appearances, especially when
interviewing.
Dress for the job you want,

not the job
you have.

5. Words/symbols in your culture may mean

different things in another culture (ex.
Thumbs up sign).
=

6. Word travels fast in the PR world, you have to

be ready and able to respond to any crisis
(ex. Domino’s).

7. Internships are very important in college

Take at least one, try for more, they will give

you better experience than a classroom can.

8. There is NO typical day or week in the PR

world.

9. Have well written resume and cover letter.

Show them your accomplishments, not your

duties.

10. Most gifts are unethical in the PR world and
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seen as bribes.

11. Feel Confident and you will look

Confident, no body wants someone working
for them that looks like they don’t know what
they are doing.