Growing up to PR

As a student in the public relations concentration, I feel it is important to condition the skills I have already achieved and learn and practice the skills I lack. I believe that I have attained (in one way or another) the "traditional" attributes which is why I chose public relations as a major.

• Writing - I have always been fond of writing and believe it is one of my strongest skills.




• Communication Skills - I enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy communicating with new and old acquaintances. I look forward to meeting people in order to advance my career as a public relations specialist.




• Attention to detail - I like detail. I like putting in that special touch. When it comes to event planning, this is something I will have to pay great attention to. But, it will be details that will always please the client.




• Media Relations - This will be something I will have to work on. Since we are planning on moving out to Colorado, I will have to get out there and make my name known to the media and the people int the community. However, good media relations will be the key!




• Proactiveness - I must admit, I struggle somewhat with proactiveness. I always get the job done, however I sometimes wait until the last minute to do things. Until it comes to my job. With school work, (yes, Dr. Miller, it's true) it is pretty much a guarantee that I will do something at the last minute. But, when I am on the job, (I have worked at a builder's office doing invoices and now as a waitress) I always see how fast I can get something done. I want to be finished and see the final product. I plan to carry this over into my PR profession.




• Work Ethic - This might be my strongest attribute. I like to help people, I want to see people happy. When I am at the restaurant working, I always help the other waitresses when I can see that they need it. I like being a servant.

Now, onto the new attributes - I don't posses as many of these qualities. I am new to blogging, and as of right now, I haven't seen the importance of the whole blog world. But, I know it is very useful and I hope that it can be used to my advantage one day...Twitter as well. I will have to use it more often (and thanks to Dr. Miller I will be)! I have accomplished facebook, though. I mean, what college student hasn't?

All in all, I believe that I can be a good public relations specialist. I have skills that can get me into the profession, but it never hurts to learn new things as well.