Last semester, I began ta
king classes specifically targeting Public Relations. One of my professors asked us to all join a social network called PROpenMic. The best way I can explain PROpenMic is by relating it to Facebook. It’s a professional social network where you create a profile, join groups, and make friends, the twist is it targets everything that involves Public Relations. PROpenMic was created by Robert French, a professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University. His social network site is rapidly growing with over 6,000 students, faculty, and practitioners from all over the world. Our weekly assignment was to write blogs on PROpenMic and relate them back to what we learned in class.
I have since completed the course, but I have reaped the benefits of this social network site long after. On the main page, I am instantly updated about current issues and how they are being handled by Public Relation professionals. I have been able to meet different students and learn who will be my cometiton and co-workers after graduation. I can search for internships and jobs in just about any city choose. I have also written a handful of blogs about current topics that I will be able to share with potential employers.
So, if you are looking for a professional place to network, PROpenMic is the place to be. It has so much to offer to everyone, especially those in the fields related to Public Relations, go to http://www.propenmic.org for more information.
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