How many times have you started a job/internship and people ask how it’s going? If not, I encourage you to think about it now. I’m here to share about my current workplace, how it changed my perspectives, and what it taught me so far - personally and professionally. My goal is to have you perform a mental self-check to see not only the valuable lessons you may be receiving from your work, or vise versa, but taking a moment to see your growth since you’ve started. During developmental times, it’s important for you to see your growth and remember that your time and diligence are valued.

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It is no secret that those in the communications world are quite the talkers. Our interactive nature fuels us to do what we do best: build relationships. The skill of interviewing and interview writing is becoming increasingly sought after with the popularity of blogging.

In my time as an intern with a nonprofit, I have had the chance to learn interviewing/writing skills from the very talented Shawn Foucher. Shawn has worked in the media and communications industries for 15 years and is currently a writer for Spectrum Health’s blog, Health Beat. This blog will use Shawn’s strategies and break down the technique behind talking.

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At the beginning of summer, my internship hopes were crushed. I was told by several companies that they were no longer accepting interns due to the pandemic. Although this is not an uncommon story for college students right now, I was devastated. I had to start from scratch and pursue other opportunities. A friend and I were staining decks, but I needed work in my field of study. At 11:00PM on a Wednesday night, I got a call from the pastor at my church

.“Hey Carson, I saw your Facebook post and we would love to have you join our team as a Media Communications Assistant starting in June”.

I was unbelievably grateful. This blog is about my experience in this role so far, and how I’m using my college classroom skills in the “real” world.

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Social media has been around for awhile now. Personally, I’ve had a Facebook account since I was 10 years-old (crazy, I know right). Maybe that’s why I have such a passion for social networking. As the previous Media Director for GrandPR, social media became a huge part of not only my everyday life but my professional life. I have learned a lot about running social media accounts for brands through my experience with GrandPR and my internship at Our Full Attention. If you’re looking for some tips on how to manage a brand on social media, keep reading!

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With uncertainty of the future and concern for student’s safety, many companies decided to pull their summer and fall internships, leaving students across the country without needed experience for their education. Luckily, there are many ways that students can continue to improve themselves professionally without a physical office.

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