Dear Friend,

Through the past three years you have expressed your concern about me pursuing a career in public relations. I am writing you this letter in hopes of clearing up any misconceptions you may have. Although many people look at public relations practitioners as those who "spin the truth," that is not entirely true. Yes, there are situations in which a practitioner must put a positive spin on an issue, but more importantly, the position is here to manage relations between a company and its' clients or publics. This is the type of position I would like to pursue. A public relations practitioner uses their communication skills to be a "middleman" between the two. They are responsible for making sure that a company or person keeps a strong, positive reputation to the public. At some points, they may need to do damage control which could potentially be looked at as spinning or presenting half truths to the public. I believe that it is all how you look at a situation. If you pursue a career intending to do good and make a positive change, then the job will have a positive affect. I hope that you can trust that this is what I will be able to do after I graduate with my degree in public relations.

Kathryn