By Marisa DeGennaro, Executive Director   Giving employees off on Friday is a trend that is gaining momentum in the business world and with great reason.   Employees are the backbone of every company, and as such companies aim to provide their employees with benefits that keep them happy. Giving employees off on Friday hasContinue reading "Thursday is the New Friday"

By Alexis Komatsu, Account Executive for The Italian Concierge There are so many different programs and platforms that communication professionals use on a daily basis to manage the online presence of clients. Many of these programs offer training courses as well as certification exams for individuals to take advantage of. If you are considering workingContinue reading "Industry Certifications to Add to Your Resume"

By Caitlin Gailey, Director of Staff Relations Even the most prepared communicators will find a career fair daunting. The pressure to make a good first impression with 30 seconds or less is immense and can leave many wondering what recruiters really are thinking. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to sit down with a college recruiterContinue reading "Advice From a College Recruiter"

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 toContinue 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 opportunitiesContinue 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 wouldContinue 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.Continue 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 newsContinue 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 afterContinue 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 byContinue reading "How a Public Relations Firm is Born"