Week 10: A Fond Farewell

I know I say this every week, but I really just can't believe how fast the time is flying!

Today is my last day here at Carolina PR. It has been an amazing 10 weeks and I am sad that it has to end.

I will miss my trips to Dunkin' Donuts during the morning commute as well as the coffee maker in the kitchen area  we really became close. However, most of all, I will miss the people Everyone has been so amazing.

So thank you, Carolina PR. Than you for teach me and allowing me to learn. I truly appreciate the opportunity you have given me.

Thank you, all so much for breakfast, this beautiful card and the sensational ornament. Its going to look fantastic on my tree!

I look forward to next week's company holiday party and hope to work with you all again very soon.

Now for one lat article from PR Daily. I found this one particularly timely since I am graduating on Saturday and will be leaving student life behind for the real adult world and crazy job market. Alan Pearcy, you get me - PR, Gilmore Girls and Animal House all in one article. It's too much, you shouldn't have.

 

20 job openings in the PR and marketing world

Thank you, to all of you who read and followed my journey at Carolina PR! I hope I shed a little light on the crazy, interesting, caffeine-filled world of a public relations intern.


Erin.

Week 9: 'Tis the Season

My goodness, time flies!

I can't believe its already Thursday...or one whole week into December. Seriously, when did that happen? Christmas can't be only three short weeks away - can it?

Turns out, it can. Which means Holiday Party Season 2013 is now in full swing!

Holiday parties can be tricky. Do you bring a gift? If so, how much do you spend? Is wine appropriate? Red or white? And that's just for your neighbor's party. Office parties can be equally difficult to navigate, if not, more so.

There is a fine line you have to walk when attending an office bash, between being overly serious (it's a party, it's okay to have fun) and having too much fun (you're at a party with your boss, you might want to reconsider the drinks with questionable names). Since I too will be attending an office party this holiday season, I turned to good ol' Google for help finding that ever-elusive line.

After an extensive search I am confident that I know what to wear and how to act. I also feel it is my duty to share with you all that I have learned. Here are a few different resources for proper office holiday party etiquette:

- Avoid Twerking and Other Holiday Office Party Advice - By Karen Cates via Bloomberg Bussinessweek

- 6 Tips for Surviving the Office Holiday Party - By Martha C. White via Time

- How to Behave at Your Office Party - By Dee Brun via Huffington Post Canada

- 23 Company Holiday Party Blunders to Avoid By Matt Kiebus via BuzzFeed 

If you're feeling overwhelmed and a little anxious, just remember: twerking, sword fighting and glitter tops are a no-no. However, a glass, or two of wine and a tasteful holiday sweater is just fine. Cheers!


Until next time,
Erin