In case you missed it: Pat Connor, HBO Corporate Affairs and Public Relations

Last night, at the PRSSA meeting, Pat Connor spoke to us about corporate public relations. She talked about the perks of working for HBO, but it is her passion for some of the causes HBO highlights and contributes to that has kept her going for so long.

Her tips for breaking into the competitive field of public relations:

• Realize that change brings opportunity and learn how to be nimble and embrace those changes
  
• Be a consumer of news--you must understand your environment so you won't be left out
• Be enthusiastic and confident
• In interviews, know the things you have accomplished that are effective and creative. Show them you are there to learn and get things done.