As young public relations professionals, it is constantly stressed how important a résumé and a solid LinkedIn network is for landing our first jobs. You may have your résumé set and ready to show employers, but how do you showcase those skills on your LinkedIn profile without directly copying word-for-word and giving a bit more insight into who you are? Here are some guidelines to help you transfer your résumé to the social media of the professional world; LinkedIn.

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My time at Grand Valley State University is nearing its end. So far, this last semester has come with a lot of opportunities, growth, and excitement for the next chapter—but along with that, it has also brought a lot of stress.

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Studying Advertising and Public Relations at Grand Valley State University has taught me many things along the way, and one of the most important things was always staying connected. These days, it is hard to keep motivated after classes are done and that last zoom meeting of the day is over. I stay connected by following peers and people who inspire me in the Ad and PR world.

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I know what you’re thinking: “Wow. Grammar…real exciting, Brady.” Listen, I get it. I’m never thrilled to take a fine-toothed comb to the most boring facet of writing. Why should we focus on something so seemingly lifeless when there are much more vibrant, important matters of professional life that draw our attention?

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Do you have a cluttered desktop? Are your file names random numbers and letters? Are you scrambling to find your files to submit right before they’re due? I mean seriously….it happens way too often. Throughout my frustrating experiences I have been able to find a few methods of organizing myself digitally that have helped me, and I believe would help you too.

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