UW-Whitewater Graduate, Kristin Gritt Interview

[PRstudentmckenzie]

You can tell she is passionate about her job. I like that she mentions to get experience and tells her specific examples from her career.

-Nick M

[kayysad23]

Being involved has been extremely beneficial for Ms. Gritt. She has been involved in PRSSA and multiple internships, and she provides great advice and experience within everything she does and it is really inspiring and I hope that in the long run, I see myself that dedicated in what I do as well!

Kayhla S.

[murphyae21]

Sounds like her many internships and involvement in PRSSA have been a great help. I agree people and involvement will play a huge role in finding a job. As she mentioned, finding your passion is key.

Ali M.

[jessicadesirae]

I like that she really emphasizes social media.  It really makes me feel like what we are doing in class, isn't a waste of time. It's a reassurance, not the I don't trust Ann, but it's always nice to hear it from someone else as well.

Jessica M.

[laurengruennert10]

She has a great resume so far and I'm sure she'll just move up from this point.

Lauren G

[mlyssajhoops]

I like that Ms. Gritt says she "fell" into her major, because that the same experience I had with my major, arts management. It's great to hear that she loves what she's doing. I think she's right about having so many internships and using them as a networking tool to get a job after school. I like how involved she has been with learning about social media and its cutting edge use. She seems like the type of person who sees what she wants and goes for it.

MLyssa H.

[blondelocks24]

Ms. Gritt, really expresses the importance of being involved and getting internships and being proactive in your career. I would definitely have to say that UWW is great at getting its student's involved and showing them what they need to do to become successful in their futures. I also love how she expresses that personality is a huge and important part in your interview process and is what is lands your job. Its important to be personable and enthusiastic!

Kristin H.

[MyersDA01]

Getting involved is extremely important because it shows you’re a well rounded student. Internships show that you can apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real world experienced. Kristin's information was extremely beneficial because it emphasis’s internship experience. DM

[Stephigg1521]

I really wanted to do something in Business as well, but I found it kind of boring, and that's where I found PR as well!!! Getting involved is HUGE! I think that after viewing this video, I am ready to go out and find internships as well as organizations. Contacting the head of PR was a really good idea!

Stephanie H

[lanemr20]

I am also staying in school a little bit longer to go after a degree in Public Relations and I am happy to say I am doing so, much like she did. Working for the Milwaukee Bucks would be such a fun endeavor, I would really like to work for a sports firm myself!

Mack Lane

[iceman112089]

I started out as a music major and decided I wanted to take a different approach to music business. PR tactics I really cinched the deal. I'm going to take your advice and contact the head of PR at the place where I want to intern at. Such a good idea.

Heather B

[MrSerwadda]

Many PR pros actually have a passion for the career! Kristin definitely has one and thats interesting considering the fact that she started out as an account major and later found an interest in PR. With PR Kristin mentions how you can do so much and it doesn't really limit you to one area of work

Michael S

[buechelsk01]

Her story was so inspiring! I went to a two year school first and got my Associate Degree than transferred to UW-W. I was a business major as well and than realized it was not for me and PR was. It will take me a year longer to graduate but it was my passion. I love this video!! I am also looking into sports PR like the Milwaukee Brewers. Stephanie B

[swollman20]

I am really inspired by Kristin Gritt. I am interested in sports PR, and in particular basketball. I think the way she got an internship with the Bucks by directly contacting the PR director was really impressive. Sarah W

[RindtNB02]

Kristin might have the best resume ever! Working at fort healthcare to wisconsin lottery to working for the MIlwaukee bucks! that is soo impressive:) I wish her the best!!

~Nadine R

[isoccerlove]

Kristin Gritt's expierences in PR are what got her to where she is today by taking internships that she stresses for each student to take. Another thing I liked was her words of getting involved because in the end it would help you nail your career.

Jasmina B

[Kuluva1]

I really like how almost everyone has been inspired by Ann to take up PR. In college she participated in a lot. I think it was really cool that she internship with the ,Milwaukee Bucks. From her video I know that internships do play a major role on how employees view you.She talks about how who you know is an important factor and getting involved is very important.

-Stacy-

[Rogersjw12]

Kristin Gritt is very motivational because she describes how she tried different things in college and how she fell in love with public relations. Having three internships under her belt is great to see on a resume and is great for experience! I also am very interested in sports PR and I agree with her on how getting involved in school is very important.

-Jennifer R.

[34Jschar]

Kristin is very inspiring because it is easy to tell she has a great passion for public relations in general. She has had a lot of experience and it quite apparent that no matter what business she worked for she was passionate about it.

- Jessica S.

[coatesWI]

Kristin Gritt seems more of a natural in PR than accounting. Her personality is a good fit for her career. I also agree with her on her comments about personality because personality is a big part of being successful as a PR professional.

~ Jen C.

[KMAndersen11]

I loved the location of the interview. She has a great story.

[MsPR4Life]

I like the background for the interview and I enjoyed hearing information about PR working with the resort industrty.

[69Davie]

Alumni was very interesting and enthusiastic throughout the interview. Also, nice music and transition from question to question.

[ThreepwoodTM]

Very nice use of the background. Also, fun fact, I helped build that place.

[mandygal66]

Great Location, very eye grabbing

[snappeapple08]

omg I live the bockground for the interview.....she was so down to earth and it was nice to hear soeone eles talk about their struggles or the things they did not like

[bciszek5]

Really liked the music and the room!! The way she became a PR major is really interesting!

[GroveSM07]

I enjoyed hearing about PR work in the Resort industry.

[tpottsj]

Fun room. Good questions. Soothing music.

-Tpotts

[novotnyj07]

I love the environment! Very appropriate to her job. I also liked that I felt like I could relate to her. Very nicely put together and easy to watch!

[11finnigan]

Very interesting interview, she seemed very fun to get to know.

[Romanov071]

I love the Great Wolf Resorts. I love the setting and how comfortable she is talking to you. Very relaxed interview.

[swarden87]

Cute background choice! I also like how friendly Kristin seems.

[JessicaOnTheAir]

VERY interesting to hear how she taught herself all of the different areas of social media and how that is the first part of the budget to get cut when companies are struggling. Very fun interesting to watch and great scenery! Great job!

[kubiakhs07]

The setting is great. She is easy to listen to and the sound is really clear!

[weldonal07]

Good choice of music! Also cool to hear how she chose to study PR. I also liked hearing where she started in her career and how she got to where she is today.

[SweetKeyy1920]

It seems a lot of people jumped into PR after they discovered business wasn't what they were passionate about! Great to hear Knabe was inspirational to so many people

[myszkewika22]

Great background! It makes the video interesting and fun. You want to listen to what she has to say to figure out what is going on with the background.

[TheTeamAlan]

I had a similar experience coming into the PR program accept I was a Bachelor of Fine Arts before I switched.

[slsmitala]

I like the backgroud you shot this in. It helps give an idea of the Great Wolf Resorts. Its funny how she just kind of fell into PR and fell in love with it.

[Strawcrush89]

I just love, love the background! Nice job with the music and capions.

I love the Great Wolf, so it's so cool to hear her talk about her job as the Corporate Social Media Manager of the Great Wolf Lodge.

She was fun to hear talk.

[ebartlein]

I love the background... it goes very well with her current place on employment. I also like how she is very outgoing and has some great experiences.

[phil7805]

It's funny to hear that she switched from accounting to PR because I made the same switch.

[murpheje09]

She has great advice for current students. Being involved in a student organization and having numerous internships helps you when your applying for your first job. Also she mentions having a good personality helps a lot when interviewing because being yourself can make a difference.

[zimmermare07]

Good wisdom for interviews: be yourself! Having a personality is definitely important when dealing with other people on a regular basis.

[helgesonmj29]

Fun room to video tape in. Social media and PR are one in the same, love that quote about how PR is constantly evolving.

[brusskl17]

Yeah Cowpie High--located in good old West Bend!

It's all about the people you know and relationships you build--Networking!