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4 Tips for Transitioning From Military Public Affairs to the Civilian Sector

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With more than two decades of experience in public relations and military public affairs, Dr. Sweetser offers advice to those on the cusp of transitioning from military public affairs to the civilian sector. • In the civilian world, you’re competing with professionals who went to school for public relations.

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Reflecting on a Long Military Career and the Rewards of PRSA Accreditation

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Army Public Affairs Officer (PAO). Sometimes in life, we must push through embarrassing moments and stay the course to achieve success. Several leaders saw something in me; they took great interest in enhancing my public affairs and leadership skills, and helped me win big.

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The Journey From Certificate in Principles of Public Relations to APR

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Upon graduation, I was offered a position at one of Florida’s most prominent firms, Sachs Media Group , where I now serve as the deputy director of public affairs. Besides setting me up for success in the job market, the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations also gave me a boost on my path to earning the APR credential.

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6 Simple Rules for Email Pitches

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Forbes Communications Council, a group of communications, PR, public affairs & media relations executives echo this sentiment : “To break through the volume of emails reporters receive, you need to know them inside and out. Demonstrate Research. Focus on Your Subject Line. Don’t do this!

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The Field of Emergency Management: Why It Is Not A Profession

Melissa Agnes

College and academics, including me, push to increase enrollments in courses, believing in study, research, and degree programs to educate the next generation of emergency managers. I have seen many government relations and public affairs manager positions that have caught my eye quite a bit in the private sector.

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Meet Board of Directors Nominee Dr. Kaye Sweetser, APR+M, Fellow PRSA

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Current title : Professor of Public Relations, San Diego State University; Director of the Glen M. Broom Center for Professional Development in Public Relations; Public Affairs Officer, U.S. All the full-time PR professors at SDSU are Accredited in Public Relations now. Location : San Diego. Navy Reserve.

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3 Ways to Expand Your Reach Within the Hispanic Community

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According to a research study conducted by the Media Insight Project, started by the American Press Institute and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, up to 65 percent of Hispanics own smartphones and of this 65 percent, 78 percent access news through their mobile phones.

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