Careers in Communication
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 146
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 146
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Chapter 1: What is Communication?
Why is Communication Important?
History of the Communication Discipline
What Does the Communication Major offer?
What Careers are Available to Communication Majors?
Deciding on a Career Path
It’s Time to Get Started!
Chapter 2: Potential Careers in Communication
Advertising
Career Specialist
Admissions Counselor
Customer Service Representative
Communication Educator
Development Officer/Fundraiser
Electronic Media/Radio-Television/Broadcasting
Editor/Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Event Planner
Human Resources Administrator
Hospitality Management
Health Communication
Journalism (Print, Broadcast, or Electronic)
Labor Relations Specialist
Marketing/Sales Manager/Sales Representative
Public Relations Specialist
Public Administrator
Radio Promotions Director
Chapter 3: Self Assessment Instruments
Qualities Employers Seek
What Are Your Personal Traits?
Identifying Personal Traits
Skill Identification
Enumerate Preferred Skills
Justify Underdeveloped Skills
Professional Values Survey
Identifying Preferred Work Environment
Examine Your Short and Long Term Goal
Elements of Good Course Selection
Course Planning for the Next Year(s)
Create Your Own Personal Mission Statement
The Three T’s: Time, Talent & Treasures
Chapter 4: Resume
Resume Writing
Tips for an Effective Resume
Communication Technology
Scannable Resumes
Resume Building Worksheets
Work Experience
Example Resume Headings
Formulating a Career Objective
Action Words
Problem-Action-Result Statements
Activities Can Have PAR Too!
Format for Chronological Resume
Format for Functional Resume
Example Functional Resume
Career Search Communication
Reference Letter Request Example
Acceptance Letter Example
Refusal Letter Example
Chapter 5: Cover Letter Writing
Format for Cover Letter
Paragraph #1: Statement of Interest
Paragraph #2: Background Summary & Value-Selling Paragraph
Paragraph #3: The Call for Action & Statement of Appreciation
Email Correspondence
Electronic Resume Transmission
Sample Email Intern Applications
Perfecting Your Portfolio Presentation
Perfect Portfolio Checklist
Chapter 6: Interviewing Skills
Successful Interviewing Strategies
Top Three Mistakes in Answering Interview Questions
Top Eight Mistakes Regarding Subsequent Interviews
The 60-Second Commercial
Career Search Success Strategies 83Lessons from LisaMarie Luccioni, UC Communication Professor and Etiquette Expert
Believe It or Not: Why they may not hire you!
Ice Breakers
Goal Orientation
Communication Skills
Leadership Experience
Initiative
Example Interviewer’s Evaluation Report
Example Employer Questions: Question Categories
Testing Your Knowledge of EEO Laws
In-class: Employment Interview Practice Question Schedule
Behavioral or Situational Interview Questions
How Much Are You Worth?
Chapter 7: Internship Experience
Lessons from Laura
Alumni Advice from Mark Who Hires Interns!
Internship in Communication Contract/Pledge Form
Chapter 8: Beginning a Career Search
The Power of Planning
How to Research a Company
Internet Job Search Engines
Scheduling a Plan of Action
Initiation of Campaign
Campaign Advice
Chapter 9: Why Graduate School?
Graduate Entrance Exams
Electronic Resources for Prospective Graduate Students
Directories to Graduate Communication Programs
Chapter 10: Professional Societies
Advertising
Broadcasting
Communication
Human Resources
Journalism
Marketing
Public Relations
Sales
Training and Development
Chapter 11: Assignments
Personal Brand Profile Assignment
Professional Society and Journal Review Assignment
Build Your Own Website
Web Design and Publication
Building a Website Assignment
Web Assignment Checklist
Careers in Communication Portfolio Assignment Evaluation
Career Search Paper
Careers in Communication Talking Points
Professor Newman is Director of the Department of Communication Undergraduate and Internship Programs and on the Communication committee for the UC President’s Diversity Council and steering committees for the Just Community Initiative, the UC Diversity Conference, the C-Ring Award and the Strategic Enrollment Management Success Committee. She is actively engaged in the First Year Experience, serving as a regular speaker for the Peer Leader program, Freshmen Seminar Instructor and Learning community adviser. She is the recipient of numerous awards including: the Inaugural Department of Athletics’ 2010-2011 Legion of Excellence Student-Athlete Faculty Impact Award, the 2011 Sarah Grant Barber Outstanding Faculty Adviser Award, Darwin T. Turner Scholars, Jerome S. Jackson Breakfast of Champions Medal, the 2007 Student Choice Faculty Woman of the Year award, the 2005 National Conference for Community and Justice (NCJJ) award for helping to improve Human Relations in the Greater Cincinnati Region. In 2004, she received the Just Community Faculty Award and the McMicken Dean’s Award for Distinguished Service. Ms. Newman puts theory to practice as an organizational communication consultant to area businesses on team-building, litigation consulting, interviewing and presentation skills.