By Corey Fields
Being a college student is like walking into a new world of scholars. Some people may fall back and go with the crowd, and others choose to lead by example. Being a good communicator will not just get you through college, but it will get you through life. This article will teach you three important ways to become great communicators in college: 1. Listen to learn, don’t listen to respond. Today, many people do not listen for understanding anymore. Having your own opinion and speaking up for yourself is what social media professionals have turned the media world into. But life is very different being a public relations (PR) professional; being a good listener and note taker will help you master the understanding of you client’s vision and be able to provide superior service to his or her every need. When you have multiple clients, you must understand multiple audiences and have multiple strategies. A great way to practice this skill is to make sure you let your professors and classmates express their entire thought before your respond. 2. Network. Networking in PR is the best style of communication you can use while in college. Every day in school you are sitting next to people who have dreams and aspire to do great things. You may have classmates who already work in PR firms and with social media influencers. Don’t forget about your teachers either; many teachers may have already worked in the field you are looking to get into. Make sure you build connections with your teachers and classmates; get career advice from people who work in PR. Networking is very essential and can be the building block to your success. Networking just might land you the job of your dreams, all it takes is communication. 3. Take advantage of group presentations. As a college student for four years, I have learned many effective ways of using group presentations to hone my communication skills. The key to group presentations is to get you to work, understand, and communicate in a team setting. You should be aware that once you start working for a marketing or communication company, you will have to be able to work in groups and complete tasks. So, when your professor gives you a group assignment, volunteer to be the group leader and make sure everyone gets their work done on time. I promise you the experience will help to prepare you for your PR career.
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AuthorBowie State University SPR Group Student Blog Archives
May 2022
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