On January 27, the CPRS Toronto Student Steering Committee (SSC) hosted their first Mix & Mingle of 2016. Public Relations students gathered together at Hemingway’s in downtown Toronto for a night of networking and to take a break from the assignments piling up in school. By eight o’clock, the venue was packed with young PR professionals, and for many, this was their first taste of what the CPRS Toronto has to offer.
CPRS Toronto SSC’s Mix & Mingles are a great way to learn more about the industry, by speaking with other PR students from schools like Humber, Centennial, Seneca, Ryerson and Durham. Friendly and open discussions regarding PR careers could be heard at every table, ranging from subjects such as internal vs. external, or corporate vs. agency and where they see themselves in the future. After all, many students at the event were experiencing the excitement of the internship application process, and any insight on the subject was highly valuable.
In addition to being a source of excellent advice, the Mix & Mingle gave students the opportunity to connect with future colleagues on a personal level. Public relations is all about connections and it’s a smart idea to start meeting the people you’re likely to see and work with throughout your career. Networking at formal business events might be intimidating, but meeting other young professionals in a more comfortable setting encourages conversation and ease to meet new people.
In short, the night was a tremendous success! Anyone interested in knowing more about CPRS Toronto student events is encouraged to check out the one coming up, Building Media Relationships #CPRSBMR, on Thursday, February 11.
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Elyse Carney is the CPRS Toronto Student Steering Committee representative for Durham College.