Top 10 things I Learned in Introduction to Public Relations

By,Amy Dietrich

#10. I have figured out the difference between a corporation and a firm…

…helping me in my preference during my career search so that I do not end up being miserable.

CorporationVs.

Firm

#9. I found out that there are many titles for PR occupations…

…which will help me in my job search so that I do not skip possible positions.

Communications

Corporate Affairs

Special Events

PublicityCommunity Relations

#8. I have realized why ethics are important…

…through the movie “Wag the Dog” because I have realized how easily false things can be perceived as true which is unfair to others.

#7. I found out that there is a difference in APA and AP style…

…so I do not look like an idiot(!) when I enter my career field.

APAVs.

AP style

#6. I have learned a multitude of new technologies surrounding the PR world…

…thus benefitting me to stay updated on my different possible channels of information I may encounter with my future career. Although, I probably need to keep updating myself often.

#5. I learned how to make a blog…

…with hyperlinks and embedding of videos which will advance my ability to communicate online.

#4. I have realized the importance

of evaluation… …which will help me

improve my events and programs that I may repeat in coordinating.

#3. Now I have a detailed description on how to plan a program…

…which will be helpful in my organization of events that I plan on creating in the future as an Event Planner.

#2. I learned how to use Twitter…

…which has enabled me to begin networking with PR professionals in the real world.

Click here to send me tweets!

#1. I have learned that I really do want to be part of Public Relations…

…because I fit the characteristics, I enjoy reading the chapters for the knowledge, campaigns I have read about interest me, networking is one of my favorite hobbies, and I love the amount of creativity it takes to be part of public relations.