I’m about to go running through my neighborhood because I am so happy to be finished with this project. I wonder if I can get any little kids to run behind me, cheering me on…
Of course, this project is my training for some bruising battles ahead. Just like Rocky, I’m totally up to the task.
Have you ever felt like this after finishing a daunting project? How do you celebrate?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
Marie Forleo has some great tips for you if you are feeling pressured about being on all social media platforms and posting constantly.
I particularly like her tip about finding one or two that you can be successful on, commit to those and get good at them. I would even take it a step further and say that once you feel confident with those, widen your circle and bring in another. You will need to evolve and find that sweet spot of where your audience responds and where you feel comfortable communicating.
How many social media platforms are you on?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
How to get the most out of your internship
Time magazine is really on the ball with this article by Josh Sanburn. It gives you “seven ways to the most out of an internship.” I’ve offered a summary below, but there are some great tips you can read about by clicking the title of this blogpost.
1) Work with your college career center to find the right internship for you.
2) Always ask questions in the interview about things that are important to you, the intern.
3) Understand what your rights are – particularly if you take an unpaid internship.
4) Find a mentor. Most companies have mentorship programs. They can help you navigate the waters of a new workplace, and they can prove to be influential as you look to your future.
5) At the midpoint of your internship, think about projects you’ve done. Are there things you’d like to get experience with that you haven’t worked on yet? Check with your mentor to see what else you can be doing. They’ll appreciate your enthusiasm.
6) Don’t assume you will get a job.
7) My favorite piece of advice is to write thank you notes when your internship is complete to people you’ve worked with, including your supervisor &/or mentor. Even if the workplace isn’t a good fit for you, these are folks you will want to stay in touch with.
Which tip was your favorite, or maybe one they left out?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
Courtesy blog.enthosweb.com
This is a cool infographic that shows just how important social media has become in getting a job.
I’m shocked that Facebook has gotten more people their job than LinkedIn! The idea of getting a job via Twitter is so intriguing to me. I think I need to beef up my posts…
What do you think? Are you surprised that over 18 million people say they have their current job because of Facebook?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
Click the title to read this awesome blog post by Jayme Soulati as part of the Mentor Me PR Series. She uses a GREAT video, Faith Salie’s CBS News clip, to demonstrate the horrible, horrible speech pattern known as vocal fry. (The second video just seems like click bait.)
I want to get the word out about Vocal Fry because it is the most hideous assault on the ears since the jack hammer. It seems to be contagious as well because I’ve caught myself doing it when I’m around other people who do it. YIKES!
“This American Life,” and one or two reporters on “All Things Considered,” have vocal fry and I will turn off the radio/podcast the minute I hear it. You can sound serious and intelligent without vocal fry. Vocal fry makes people sound pretentious, add in a few likes and a slow eye-roll and you come across like an airhead. Yes, that is how I really feel about it.
Whatever it takes, eliminate vocal fry. It could very well cost you a job. In this blog post, Jayme gives great advice to listen to your own voice – particularly on the phone because that’s where a lot one-on-one contact will be done.
Do you know people who vocal fry?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
Courtesy Jessica M. Cross via Examiner.com
It’s time to talk about the energy crisis. I know what you’re thinking, “What on earth could this have to do with PR or social media?” This post is all about your personal energy crisis. If you’re like me you are out of energy and behind on all your projects, you are overwhelmed and exhausted. I’ve got some ideas that will help us out. They are simple – but not easy.
1) Exercise. “WHAT? Who’s got time for that crap?”
This is one of the most important things you can do! You get so much more energy and you are in a much better mood. You won’t want to punch the guy sitting next to you who pops his gum during tests. Yeah, you know that guy…
2) Eat healthy food. “NO FREAKING WAY! I need sugar and caffeine. I’ll eat salad when hell freezes over!”
You don’t have to eat kale every day to eat healthfully. Just cut down on sugar, fat, and salt. Try to cut back on the caffeine too – particularly after lunch. You need to get some sleep.
3) Get some sleep.
Make time. How do you think you remember all this stuff your learning? Your body also needs to repair itself (probably from all the crap you are eating, drinking, etc.)
4) Eliminate stress. “WTH? I have exams and projects that create stress. That’s part of the deal.”
There are some things you can control. You can eliminate jerks from your life, cut back on extra-curricular activities, stop doing things that are going to cause you trouble: hangovers, speeding tickets, procrastination, etc.
All this stuff is hard to do, I know because I pretty much suck at it all too. I do know that when I’m exercising and eating right, people don’t piss me off nearly as much. When I have a regular sleep schedule and get enough rest I’m not nearly as forgetful and lazy. All this stuff really goes hand in hand.
How do you manage your energy levels?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
courtesy podcastdojo.com
The podcast I’ve posted about podcasting was a really cool experience. Interviewing people is so cool to me! I’ve done film interviews and enjoyed that immensely. ->NERD ALERT<-
I was so nervous for the interviews on podcasting! Not only was I doing something I didn’t know squat about, I was interviewing people who I’d heard interview other people on the radio for years now. Actually, nervous was an understatement.
It helped that I had a plan. I knew my questions, and I had a good idea of the answers that would benefit people the most.
My interviewees were so kind and gracious, even giving me tips on using the technology. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I learned what equipment I like using for audio interviews and why.
I’m pretty jazzed that I will have an opportunity to use this new experience soon. I’ve already set up a time with one of the other program hosts on WETSFM to see how we can make podcasting work there.
I once thought of podcasting as something for big shows like “This American Life,” or “To the Best of Our Knowledge.” I didn’t see how it could be beneficial for the short, informational shows by individuals. I have a whole new respect for the medium now.
Have you started podcasting? What podcasts do you like to listen to?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
courtesy begintoshift.com
I am a firm believer in the power of delegating. That’s not simply true because I like to tell people what to do, I also like to get a lot of things accomplished. It’s amazing how effort is compounded when you enlist folks to help you out.
It’s not easy to let go and have other people handle things for you. Sometimes you have to prioritize. For example, I wish more than anything I had the time to handle our landscaping. My time is better spent doing what I do best. The economic term is “comparative advantage.” At work, you may think of delegating to your administrative assistant your filing, setting up your meetings or making travel arrangements for you so you have more time to set your organization’s communication strategy.
Courtesy rightattitudes.com
The other thing I’ve learned about delegation is that – in most instances – as long as the delegatee knows the precise end result you want to see, you can let them do it however they want to. It’s the end result that matters. Don’t micro-manage them, let them complete the task however they wish. If you dictate the terms and watch over their shoulder you may as well do it yourself. Besides, often people will come up with a better way to do something than you could have envisioned.
Are you a good delegator? Why or why not?
I’d love to hear from you.
-Tina
Podcasting Advice from the Experts.
If you’ve ever considered podcasting, this is the interview to listen to.
Stewart Harris, host of Your Weekly Constitutional; Wayne Winkler, producer of YWC and station manager of WETSFM; Jim Blalock, program director for WETSFM bring insight, and advice on how to get started and be successful at podcasting.
Do you podcast? What has your experience been like?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
They pulled me in with a video of my FAVORITE School House Rock episode, “Lolly Lolly Adverbs;” they kept me with the fabulous quote from Stephen King’s “On Writing.”
As communicators, we need to be keen on use of language and not be lazy “adverb offenders.”
Now I’m going to go feed my need for School House Rock episodes on YouTube. Beyond Lolly Lolly Adverbs, I freaking LOVED the Superhero Verbman. That music is beyond awesome!!!
Which episode is your favorite? I’d love to hear from you.
-Tina
For most people the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Author Stephen King says that, for writers, the road to hell is paved with adverbs. Let’s do a quick refresher on what an adverb is, learn why adverbs get such a bad rap, and why you might choose to think very carefully before you use adverbs in your writing. (See what I did there?)
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