Never stop learning!

I’ve almost come to an end to my college career. It’s a little scary, but it’s time to evaluate the skills I can bring to any job I choose after college. After reading an article on DaveFleet.com, I’ve decided what my strengths are as a public relations professional and what I need to work on.

Strengths:

1. Communication skills: This is probably my favorite aspect of Public Relations. I feel like this is one of my strengths because I am good at expressing my opinions with others. I believe this strength comes from my love in communicating with others. I also believe that communication is THE key to public relations, whether in writing or vocally.

2. Attention to detail: I think this is where people would call me a perfectionist. Some people see that as a weakness, but I see it as being on top of things and getting it right.

3. Work ethic: This goes hand in hand with proactiveness. When a task is handed to me, I don’t quit until it’s done. I’ve never been able to just sit around and let someone else do the work for me. I don’t ever see that trait of mine vanishing. I just can’t let the ball drop. (There is a reason I make so many lists.)

4. Blogging: Of course, I am not perfect when it comes to blogging, but I do consider it one of my strengths. I feel that it is very important in the changing world of public relations and everyone should jump on the bandwagon.

5. Microblogging: This goes for Twitter as well. Although there may be some controversy about Twitter making it in this trendy, cut throat world of ours, I still think it is important. It may be a trend, but I think you still need to be up with the times especially in the PR world.

6. Coding: According to Dave Fleet, I have the recommended knowledge of coding. I’m not saying that I could create a full blown, spectacular website. There’s no way! I’m just saying that according to Dave Fleet, my skills could be useful on a daily basis.