Gen Y Embraces Social Responsibility, Defies Stereotypes

On Friday night, I stood with a group of my friends in the University of South Florida gym wearing bright green shirts that said “Dance Marathon: The Party with a Cause.” We were participating in Dance Marathon, a nation-wide event that raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network, and were two hours into the twelve [...]

Advertising in Outer Space Generates Plenty of Publicity Here on Planet Earth

“Greetings, earthlings. Take me to your nearest 7-11 so I can buy some Doritos.”
Not the words I thought extra-terrestrials would be uttering in their first conversations with us, but maybe Doritos is on to something.
Doritos new contest invites the British public to film 30-second spots about life here on Earth while simultaneously promoting the cheesy [...]

Want a job in PR? These recent grads give advice that can help you!

Finding a job in the PR industry is doable. Recent University of South Florida School of Mass Communication graduates Meggan Mabry and Katy Parsons can attest to this.Both Meggan and Katy are assistant account executives at Roberts Communications, one of the top integrated communications agencies in the Tampa Bay area.
“Going from recent grad to young [...]

A Brief Recap about D.C. - Yes, I Survived!

I can’t believe how long it’s been since I last posted. Time is moving quickly, and the days seem to be slipping from my grasp.
Last week was USF’s spring break, and I spent 11 days in the Nation’s Capital sightseeing, meeting up with old friends, and job hunting. Although most of my friends thought I [...]

The Key to Landing Your First Job Post-Graduation

Before I delve into the crux of this post, let me lead with this little disclaimer: No, I don’t have a job lined up for after graduation, and I’m fully aware that I might be breaking the cardinal rule of counting my eggs before they’ve hatched, but I am writing this to explore my feelings [...]

The Great Twitter Experiment

Since I started blogging in November 2007, I’ve been debating whether I should create a Twitter account. This micro-blogging service appears simple enough, yet it completely intimidates me. What if my 140-character statements are boring? What if no one follows me? What if I look like a complete stalker?
To overcome my fears, I’ve been [...]

Are you a Brazen Careerist? I am!

I’m very excited to be a contributing blogger on Brazen Careerist, a new Web site that serves as a career center, blogging directory, and social networking site in one. The site officially launched yesterday, and I commend Penelope Trunk, Ryan Healy, and Ryan Paugh for creating this outstanding resource for both professionals and current students.
Here [...]