College Experiences That Helped a Public Relations Consultant at a Medical Transportation Company Succeed
Nicole, a Public Relations Consultant, credits internships with providing a "foundation of what to expect" in the field. Further contributing to their success was studying abroad, which fostered "independence, problem-solving, adaptability," and appreciation for diverse perspectives—skills highly valuable in a collaborative professional setting.
Internships, Study Abroad, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Cross-cultural Communication
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Nicole Michel
Public Relations Consultant
A Global Medical Transportation Company
California State University Chico
N/A
Creative Writing, Journalism
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Complete internships to gain foundational experience in PR.
2. Study abroad to cultivate independence, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and cross-cultural understanding.
3. Embrace diversity and appreciate differences to succeed in collaborative work environments.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
The internships I completed were helpful in giving me a foundation of what to expect going into my first professional position in PR. I also think that while not everyone has the opportunity, I was very fortunate to be able to study abroad.
While it may not seem like the skills you learn doing that are directly translatable to a role in PR, you learn independence, problem-solving, and adaptability. You also learn to embrace differences between yourself and others.
In a professional environment, you're not always going to be the same as your coworkers. Being able to look at and appreciate those differences sets you up to be successful in an office environment where you are working with people from all different backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. So, those are the things that I completed or did that really set me up for success in my career.