The mission!

Admittedly, I haven’t been keeping up with my PR blog as much as I would have wished. It is a very difficult task when university work takes priority! Hopefully this will show in my grades...

An aspect of PR that has been greatly occupying my thoughts recently is – work experience and employment.

The thought of leaping into the world of employment straight after university without any experience is a bit daunting no matter what grade I achieve! I have therefore taken upon myself a mission - that between now (Easter) and September, before 3rd year begins ( eeek dissertation) to gather as much work experience as possible! This will hopefully prepare me and build my confidence and competence for the big bad world of work!

I will hopefully keep my blog posted with how my work experience is coming along, what I am getting up to and how it is helping me, however I seem to have a lot on my plate.

Applying the mission:

- I made a PR proposal to St Barnabas hospice suggesting ways in which their charity could use PR to their benefit.

- I have just finished a weeks work experience with St Barnabas Hospice In Lincoln(England).

- I have met with ASSISI animal sanctuary charity (N.Ireland) and discussed how PR can improve their charity and fundraising techniques. I am writing up a proposal and will implement aspects and help as much as possible during the summer holidays.

- I have also spoken to ‘Teddys’ a new restaurant in Bangor (N.Ireland)who is interested in some fresh PR ideas for the summer and who have taken on board my idea for a brand logo ‘Teddys Loving Care – TLC’.

- Additionally, I will be working in the PR department in the Northern Bank (N.Ireland) for two months this summer; I am very excited about this as the Northern Bank have won numerous CIPR awards, I will be able to watch and be part of succesful PR team!
I will be working on some specific campaigns and learning more about stakeholder relations especially government and council relations. This will develop my professional experience hugely and give me an indicator as to where I might like to work in the future whether it is in house or agency.


Wish me luck!! All guns blazing from here on in!!!