I've recently had some first-hand experience of what we have been learning in public relations classes the past two semesters. A point that is emphasized non-stop is protecting your reputation. I have felt really self-conscious lately about this whole reputation thing because I've been comparing myself to everyone that I have classes with. Pretty much everyone has a GA position and is completely connected to the PR world at USM. I don't have a GA position, I have an internship, but I also work at a bar which I am at constantly and I see everyone there.
I see other students, professors and professionals on a daily basis and I can't help but think if they are analyzing what kind of person I am. Sometimes there are negative stereotypes about the bar/restaurant scene that I feel like I have to fight. In terms of relationships, you don't want some vague assumption to be the overall impression of what type of person you are, so that can be tough. That's one thing about this degree that I have struggled with, the reputation or public image aspect of things. It's tricky.
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