Three things to make job hunting easy for students

Posted on November 10, 2016November 28, 2016 by April McLane

Students, alumni and professors collaborated together at Brigham Young University on Oct. 14 for one purpose—to improve the marketability of students in public relations. Entering into the workplace can be scary, but with help from experienced alumni, it can be ...

April McLane

April McLane was born and raised in a small town in the Houston area. April grew up competing in an equestrian sport, Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Horseback riding continues to be a passion in her life. When she’s not in school or working, four-wheeling and taking it easy in the mountains is also one of her favorite pastimes.

One thing April lives by is thinking outside of the box and creatively solving problems. Throughout her college years at BYU, she discovered that public relations was the best fit for those goals. Since then, interning in D.C. at Youth Service America sparked her interest in nonprofit work. Continuing her studies, April aspires to strengthen her skills and hopes to contribute to the nonprofit sector. Aside from work and academics, serving and loving life remains a priority.

3 easy tips to accomplish your career goals

Posted on January 22, 2016November 23, 2015 by Emily Sopp

Conn Carroll was hired as Senator Lee’s communications director in March 2015. (Photo courtesy of Conn Carroll)

Success is an elusive goal — that light at the end of the tunnel. But how do we get there? What do we need to do to find success in our careers?

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Emily Sopp

Emily Sopp is a California girl who dreams of traveling the world. She hopes to one day integrate her public relations background into an international setting. She is a junior studying public relations and editing at BYU, and she graduates December 2016.

Fashion fluke: How to find your dream job

Posted on January 16, 2016January 12, 2016 by Megan Allen

Ashley Burnett, a BYU advertising grad, found her unconventional dream job. (Photo courtesy of Weston Colton on behalf of Vivint, Inc.)

From decorating her dorm room with Vogue advertisements to having lunch with executives at Barneys, BYU communications grad Ashley Burnett has lived a real life version of “The Devil Wears Prada.”

With plans to simply work at an ad agency after graduation, and with no sights set ...

Megan Allen

Megan, a public relations major, works as a social media manager by day and shops online clearance sections by night. She’s an advocate for gluten-free treats. You can find her reading the latest Mindy Kaling book or creating a tasteful collage wall.

Flexibility: The key to life after graduation

Posted on December 4, 2015November 23, 2015 by Kristi Hargiss

Morgan Jones adds her input during a morning meeting at Deseret Digital Media. (Courtesy of Morgan Jones)

Last final taken. Internships done. Graduated and on the job hunt. Bridging the gap from college to a new career is not always easy. Plans fall through. Family situations change. Consequently, it’s important to keep in mind one word:

Flexibility.

Flexibility is an important mindset to have ...

Kristi Hargiss

I am a senior majoring in public relations and minoring in family life. After graduation, I hope to blog for a non-profit organization and continue putting pen to paper.