Author Archives: Happy Valley Comm (HVC)

By Sarah Vlazny, Account Executive for PSU Engineering Abroad Most rising seniors who study communications probably hope to get a job in the communications field— whether it be working in public relations, media, or advertising. A select few of us, however, may find ourselves looking for and applying for jobs that aren’t traditionally considered toContinueContinue reading “Unlikely Ways to Use Your Comm Experience”

Happy Valley Communications is now accepting fall 2017 applications for account associates. HVC is a great fit for any student at Penn State who wants to grow their communications skill set—here’s why: Real experience—no experience necessary If you’re looking to build up your communications portfolio, look no further than HVC. There are plenty of opportunitiesContinueContinue reading “Why You Should Apply to HVC”

By: Max Campbell, Account Executive With my summer internship coming to a close in the next two weeks, I have had some time to reflect on the past year and how I ended up at a company that was nearly a perfect fit for me. To say the path here was easy or stress-free wouldContinueContinue reading “The Dreaded Internship Search”

By Kendra Paro, Director of Business Affairs Trying to equate past work experience to working in “corporate America” seemed like a daunting task. Previously, I had only worked jobs dealing with children and had no office experience –I had no idea how to navigate my way around a fortune 200 company for a whole summer.ContinueContinue reading “Navigating Corporate America as an Intern”

By Sara Salter, Director of Consulting This year is turning out to be a bust for many summer festivals. Karoondinha, a Centre Hall first-year festival slated to have many big names like Chance the Rapper, Paramore, and John Legend, has been added to the list of unsuccessful festivals that have caught the attention of newsContinueContinue reading “Karoondinha: Another Festival Fail of 2017”

If you’re like me, hearing the “S” word (senior) is bittersweet and a little scary. Suddenly, we are thrown into the real world of paying bills and finding a career. That can seem daunting, but planning may keep you (a little) sane as you end your college career.  Stay Organized Searching for a job afterContinueContinue reading “Easy Ways to Prepare for Graduation”

By: Sophia Nitsolas, Account Executive. Sophia was a Social Media Coordinator Intern at Philly PR Girl during the summer of 2016. “There was no stopping it,” said entrepreneur, Kate Marlys. A Jersey girl, who graduated from a small suburban high school in the southern part of the state, Marlys went to college up north byContinueContinue reading “How a Public Relations Firm is Born”

By Caitlin Gailey, Director of Staff Relations In the public relations industry, who you know is sometimes just as important as what you know.  Throughout the course of our careers, we are fortunate enough to meet dozens of talented people in our industry. These incredible opportunities are something to take advantage of, not to waste.ContinueContinue reading “The Art of Networking”

By Shayna Rogoff, Account Executive  With summer internship season underway, it is time to get down to business and start working on being a star intern! During your internship, you will develop skills, gain experience, and have a great opportunity to network with people working in your field. To help make the most of yourContinueContinue reading “6 ways to rock your summer internship”

By Lara Good, Account Executive Before my internship this summer, I never considered writing a blog for LinkedIn. However, it was one of the first things my manager suggested I do this summer when he assigned me to do a writing sample for him. It was a great assignment, and I learned a lot inContinueContinue reading “Ramping up Your LinkedIn With a Blog”