Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Fairfax, VA Major(s)/Minor(s): Communication Studies Major/WRTC minor How has PRSSA impacted you: PRSSA has opened my eyes to new opportunities in Public Relations and has given me a place where I can learn from my peers as well as grow as I progress in my major. What was your favorite PRSSA event: My favorite PRSSA event was when the recruiter from Deloitte came to visit. I really enjoyed learning about a different career opportunity in Public Relations. What is your dream job: Editor-in-Chief of Vogue. What is a fun fact about you: I can speak Spanish and French.
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On November 7, PRSSA hosted its first Resume Speed Dating event of the semester, which provided students with the opportunity to have their resumes critiqued by professionals. There was a total of six professionals in attendance who volunteered their time to offer insight into several members' resumes. Each member was given three minutes per professional and rotated accordingly. These professionals included Mr. Marcus Anderson of Career and Academic Planning, Dr. Carlos Alemán, Ms. Christina Saindon, Ms. Sandy Myers, Mr. Ken Slack, and Mr. Zack Germroth. Not only were they able to tailor their advice to each member, but they also asked questions beyond our resumes to get us thinking about future employers and where we want to go from here.
As a junior, I have constantly sought out opportunities to improve my professional presence and my resume for future employers. Although, it seemed somewhat intimidating at first, this was one of the most helpful resume workshops I have attended. Each professional took their own approach and provided their own advice within the three-minute shifts that we were given. Despite the short time frame, each professional was able to tell me the most important adjustments to make on my resume in order to give me somewhere to start. Some of these adjustments included changing font size, adding an objective, and reorganizing the structure of my resume. Most of these changes I hadn’t previously considered, which is why it was great to have six different people offer their unbiased and trustworthy opinions. Overall, I found this workshop to be both efficient and sufficient in improving my resume and I know that many other members could definitely say the same. The advice provided was not only helpful, but also a great step in the right direction because regardless of our certainty in the perfection of our resumes, there are always ways to improve. By Noelle Rutolo Year: Senior
Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA Major(s)/Minor(s): B.S. in Communication Studies (public relations concentration) and Sports Communication Minor. How has PRSSA impacted you: PRSSA has opened my eyes to the diverse career opportunities within the Public Relations field, and has motivated me to pursue excellence both academically and vocationally. What was your favorite PRSSA event: Visiting PR firms in D.C. was an amazing experience, as it is inspiring to be surrounded by so many ambitious and talented peers. What is your dream job: My dream job is to manage PR campaigns for political candidates. What is a fun fact about you: I transferred to JMU after playing soccer at another university for two years. |
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