4 Tips for Preparing Your Next Interview

Congratulations! You were just called to interview for that internship you really wanted or the post-graduation job you have been anxious about. Now that your cover letter and resume have impressed the right people, its time to do some interview prep. The interview is the time to put the final touches on convincing the possible employer that not only do you want to work for them but that they need you on their team

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Going Beyond the Walls of Your Major

Walking into a room full of people when you don’t know anyone is undoubtedly nerve-wracking. Walking into a room full of people you don’t know and knowing you’re an odd ball is surely enough to make you sweat. But expanding from the walls of your major is nothing to sweat about.

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Preparing for Graduation

As a second semester senior here at Grand Valley, it is safe to say that I spend about 95% of my time thinking about graduation. Sorry, I meant to say worrying about graduation. It really is crazy to think that after three-and-a-half years, my GVSU collegiate career is finally coming to end. While graduation may still be a few months away, it is hard not to start panicking about what exactly the future will hold.

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Things Only PR People Say

Every profession brings a unique mindset with it. Looking at the world through PR-tinted glasses means that we might notice details other miss, or spend more time reflecting on things that others quickly dismiss as “spin” or a “publicity stunt.”In this post, some of our staff members reflect on things that they have said or thought that show how they view the world around them through a PR lens.

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Conquering the Fear of Failure

“Tell me about a time you failed.”

This question is often asked during interviews, but what does it really mean? We all hurry to find an answer that won’t make us seem like a true failure, or we have a well-rehearsed answer about how we may have failed, but we lead on to be successful and prosperous.

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