First of all, I am so excited to take part in the upcoming #PRStudChat event! This post is in spirit of #PRStudChat‘s effort to honor the graduating Class of 2010. As we finally reach the end of our college, career my fellow 2010 graduate, Brittany James, deserves special recognition. She has truly been a great addition to the #PRStudChat community. Her bubbly personality and ability to connect with other students and PR professionals is admirable.
Brittany will be graduating this weekend with a PR/Marketing degree from Quinnipiac University. She is an avid blogger and creative soon to be PR professional. I was particularly impressed with her most recent #HAPPO post from the April 30th event. She is focusing her career search to the NYC and DC areas. I hope this post let’s you see Brittany in a more clear and professional light. She has so much to offer the world of PR 2.0!
Bethany Cramer (BC): As an fun ice breaker, and way for readers to get to know you better, can you explain yourself in three sentences?
Brittany James (BJ): When you first meet me, you may think I’m very shy and quiet but once we start talking you will soon find out that I am loud and very hard to silence. Social media has become one of my favorite parts of public relations and am always willing to help others learn more about it. And I am a die hard fan of the Yankees, cupcakes, and naps.=)
BC: Why do you love your PR/Marketing degree at Quinnipiac University?
BJ: Studying public relations at Quinnipiac has allowed me to receive a great education from professionals with extraordinary backgrounds. Some of my professors have worked at places like Ketchum, AT&T, and Yankee Energy, which has allowed them to bring real life situations to the class. Each assignment in all my courses challenged me to think in new ways to produce outstanding work. Additionally, with our requirement to have at least one internship, Quinnipiac is located between NYC and Boston providing all communication students a large variety to choose from in almost any industry.
BC: You were voted as Tweetheart for #PRStudChat; what has that experience
done for you/your job search?
BJ: Being named Tweetheart for #PRStudChat by Deirdre Breakenridge and Valerie Simon, I’ve definitely been recognized throughout the Twitter world and it has allowed me to connect with even more amazing people. With my job search, some positions ask to show my social media skills and recognition, and I have mentioned the tremendous honor Deirdre and Valerie presented me with to moderate April’s chat.
BC: Do you have a particular niche you want to be involved with inside the
PR industry?
BJ: As of right now, I don’t have a particular niche. For the most part I am up for anything, though from my courses investor relations has never really sparked any interest in me. Since I am just starting off, I am open for any challenges that come my way.
BC: Why is NYC your destination of choice for post-grad employment?
BJ: NYC has always been my destination because it is very close to home and provides me with a lot of different options when if comes to finding a PR agency. I’ve always been a city girl at heart that needs a fast paced life. However recently, I have started to expand my search to Washington DC, which also some great agencies.
BC: Do you have any advice for the upcoming 2011 class?
BJ: For the class of 2011, definitely keep connecting and networking with other professionals in your industry. Also, be very involved on campus and attend as many conferences you can to expand your learning.
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