I think overall watching the videos was very helpful for future PR jobs. The videos that caught my attention the most were the couple I could relate to because they emphasized social media and they liked how diverse their job is. I feel that all the social media and real situational projects we have worked on in PR Tactics two has been very helpful and by the words spoken of the alumni they agreed to that aspect of classroom work as well. A lot of the video also stressed getting out and meeting people and being involved whether it’s been at school or at your job, one can never have too many connections. Ms. Janusz talked about how she had a variety of jobs and got hired at those jobs because of previous connections she made. Networking is very important if you want to find a job especially in the field you want to work in. It’s very common that the majority of people get their current jobs because of networking. I’m very excited to continue my networking skills outside of the classroom and hopefully in a real world setting very soon. I enjoy networking a lot because I’ve kept in touch with so many wonderful people who already have told me they would refer me to companies if I needed it, and I really think communication is important and find that the more I communicate the better off I am.
The last video I watched was Mr. Kohlmann’s. I think that was a really good video to end with because he is one of two or three people in the videos I watched that has been around for more than ten years. He really pushed getting real world experience, which included paid and unpaid internships. It’s very true, the more experience you have the more likely it is for you to get a job right when you graduate.
I liked hearing about all the different aspects that go into most PR jobs. There are such a wide variety of them from mortgage to agricultural companies. Watching the videos made me realize how much opportunity there is in this field and that there’s a place for anyone in the PR.
Top Three:
The first video I really enjoyed watching was for Forward Janesville. I’m from Janesville but I didn’t really ever know what it was about. It was very informational to hear what goes into the event planning process by this group. Ms. Krajeck sounds very passionate about what she does. I really liked how she mentioned the volunteering aspect of her work. Forward Janesville will be an even bigger success since they did choose to use social media such as facebook for their events. It's great to hear her mention UW-Whitewater and all of the great experiences she had there.
The second video I enjoyed watching was Ms. Janusz. I like that Ms. Janusz has worked in PR for a variety of different companies. I'm glad to see that she's not scared of change and new experiences that come with the new company she works at. I like that she received all different types of situations at the various companies so she has more to build her resume up with.
The final video was the most helpful and positive for me as a PR student. Mr. Kohlmann has had a lot of years as an account representative and is further along in his career. I like hearing about his goals he has for his projects, it shows the organization and motivation he has for his projects. He emphasizes getting involved on campus is very important, which I do agree is a necessity to make good connections for your future. Paid and unpaid internships are a necessity to make the right career path by the time you're ready to graduate.
