Srishti Assaye

Are you a recent graduate or a young professional looking for the next exciting opportunity to advance your career? Social media can open new doors and might even land you that dream job or connection. Find out how by joining #PRStudChat on Tuesday, June 21 at 8:30 PM ET.

Recent and current public relations graduate students at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, Srishti Assaye, Margaret DeJesus and Sabrina Ruiz, will discuss how to utilize social media to seek out professional opportunities. Their public relations experience spans various industries including entertainment, nonprofit, healthcare, technology, sports, and higher education. They will each share their experiences of how social media played a role in growing their PR careers and will provide tips and advice on how others can do the same.

Questions they will cover include:

• Has social media provided professional opportunities and growth in your career? If so, how?
• Do recruiters find candidates via social media and what qualities do they look for?
• What social networks are best for professional networking and opportunities?
• What are the do’s and don’ts of using social media for professional opportunities?
• What is the benefit of using social media for professional networking and recruiting over traditional methods?
• What is the proper etiquette for networking with people or organizations you would like to connect with on social media?
• What tools can help identify potential professional contacts to connect with on social media?
• How do you network on social media with recruiters and potential contacts?
• What strategies can help new grads and young professionals stand out to recruiters on social media?
• What’s your social media elevator pitch?

Here’s more information on our #PRStudchat co-moderators the night of the 21^st:

Srishti Assaye: Currently pursuing her graduate degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication from New York University, Srishti Assaye has over two years of experience working in multiple sectors such as technology, entertainment, fashion and sports.She currently works as a Communications Intern for United Nations, where she is responsible for assisting teams with creating annual reports and other forms of communication materials. She is also the social media chair for the NYU International Club and volunteers with the social media team for the PRSA Tri-State events and conferences.

Margaret DeJesus: Margaret DeJesus, M.S., is Communications Coordinator at the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation where she promotes PDF’s work to help end Parkinson’s. Previously she was a freelance reporter at the Staten Island Advance. She recently received her master of science in public relations from New York University’s School of Professional Studies and received her bachelor of science in journalism from Boston University.

Sabrina Ruiz: Sabrina Ruiz works in the Media Relations department of HBO, responsible for getting TV lovers excited for HBO and Cinemax’s amazing original content. Sabrina joined HBO as an intern for her department in 2014 and they haven’t been able to get rid of her since. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and is in the process of completing a MS degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from the New York University School of Professional Studies. She has a BA degree in Asian Studies with a minor in Korean Language and Culture from the University of California, Berkeley and, as a San Diego native, considers herself the city’s number one tourism ambassador.

You have seconds or 140 characters at best to make an impression and stand out when making a new connection or seeking a professional opportunity. We hope you’ll join us on June 21 to share your experiences and lessons learned using social media for professional growth. Be sure to send your questions and tweets to @PRStudChat, @dbreakenridge, @valeriesimon, @srishti_assaye, @GreenLight_711, and @SabrinaBaranda. You can also post your questions in the #PRStudChat LinkedIn Group.

More About #PRStudChat:

It began with a simple question asked by Angela Hernandez, then President of PRSSA at Central Michigan University (CMU). “Is PR Right for me?” A follow up blog post by PR 2.0 expert Deirdre Breakenridge inspired a series of direct messages on Twitter between Breakenridge and fellow PR industry pro, Valerie Simon. This was an important question and one that should be explored beyond one student or one blog post. Why not build a community to help students across the country, and even the globe, learn from the experience and perspective of industry professionals … A community where everyone can learn and grow together. Read more