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So for next week, final presentation day, you’re going to submit a final post which covers your final reflection for this class which gives an update on your digital presence, final project, and internship plan. Please submit a response to this form with a link to your final post as well as a link to your digital […]

ou have identified model individuals through the “future peers” assignment that are in a position that is of interest to you. And now it’s time to make choices about what you should present and where you should present them. Research and Document Pick one or two presences and break down and organize all the types […]

Have a look at the two sample resumes which following a production resume format. Besides contact information, the resume includes two sections – Jobs & Projects. For each item in each section you might divide the types of used to describe them as follows: Job Bullets Interactions with people on the job; Job specific skills/projects; […]

So first impressions huh? Not thinking about it? Not sure whether it matters? Then maybe play it a little safe… Here’s a sample email inquiry that you’re welcome to use and redraft to your delight. It’s a safe way to introduce yourself, give a a few details, and make the ask to talk/meet. That’s it. […]

You’ve defined some future peers based on some future goals, and now it’s time to build a path toward working with them. Use your research from those two weeks to identify workplaces that you think align with your goals. Don’t worry about whether they have internship programs or placements defined, just worry about the actual […]

example web design proposal example animation proposal A proposal either in a document or slide presentation to be reviewed for final project must include the following: A title slide with a tentative name for your project (does not include the phrase “final project”) and your name (or username if you wish to post online and not use […]

You’ve spent a fair amount of time researching future peers based on your BIG GOAL. It’s time to take a closer look at the kinds of work those future peers have completed in the recent past and see what opportunities for work you might complete with their models in mind. The works they’ve produced might not be exactly […]

This week we’re going to start the process of looking for an internship which befits your BIG GOAL. But instead of diving right into resumes, letters of inquiry, identifying business, etc. – we’re first going to look for “future peers.” Individuals that are a in places and positions of work, early in their career that […]

Having big goals vs. knowing how to accomplish them can be overwhelming. But hopefully the work you’ve been doing in the Communications Technology program and the classes in particular are contributing toward your goals. At least they’re helping you get a degree! But the degree doesn’t guarantee a job or an amazing project in your portfolio, […]

Two Positive & Two Negative Find two courses you’ve taken in your college experience that you ascribe positive qualities – I learned a lot; the professor was good; the assignments were meaningful; the subject was important to me; etc. Also find two courses that you would associate negative qualities – I struggled to pass the […]