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An Introduction

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MenuA Brief Overview of Various

Communications Related Positions

It’s Show Time !!!

You have been called for a interview. NOW WHAT?!

A Brief Overview of Various Communications Related Industries

There are various positions open to a person with a communications degree. The best thing to do is be familiar with the industries they are in and titles used.

Advertising

Position Titles: Copy Writer, Media Buyer, Public Researcher, Creative Director, Account Executive Manager

Business

Position Titles: Trainer, Personal Recruiter, Sales Representative, Newsletter Editor, Executive Manager, Benefits Administrator, Director of Training and Development

Communication EducationPosition Titles: Drama Director, Alumni Officer,

Educational Fund-raiser, Director of College News, School Counselor

Electronic Media/Radio/Television/BroadcastingPosition Titles: Broadcasting Station Manager, Unit

Manager, Disc Jockey, Actor/Actress, Floor Manager, Talk Show Host, Casting Director, Market Researcher ,News Writer

Journalism (Print or Electronic)Position Titles: Reporter, Editor, Script Writer,

Technical Writer, Media Interviewer, Copy Writer

Public RelationsPosition Titles: Publicity Manager, Marketing

Specialist, Media Planner, News Writer, Public Opinion Researcher, Development Officer, Media Analyst.

Theater/Performing ArtsPosition Titles: Performing Artist, Script Writer,

Makeup Artist, Model, Casting Director, Theatre Professor, Stage Manager

MenuA Brief Overview of Various

Communications Related Positions

It’s Show Time !!!

You have been called for a interview. NOW WHAT?!

You have been called for a interview. NOW WHAT?!

You have been waiting for it…

The interview call

How do you prepare?

Take these tips!

Tips to prepare for a interview

• Always remember to get all information needed for the interview

• Location

• Contact that you will be interviewing with or meeting.

• Time

• Dress code for the interview

• Number of resumes you need to bring (& how many people you will

be interviewing with - if more than one get their names as well)

• Title of position for which you are being called for.

Tips to prepare for a interview• Research the Company• It is always a plus to know more about the company you are

interviewing with. This way if the employer asks what do you know about our company – you can showcase that you are aware of the brand and its services/products. • Plan your Arrival• If you are unsure of the companies location, take a test

drive or trip to the location. This will allow you to get to know the area so that you can be sure you will arrive on time. • Practice• Practice for your interview with a friend. Have them quiz

you on questions that the interviewer may ask. Always remember that interviews are a two way street. They will ask you questions and you are free to ask questions as well. Do NOT ask questions already provided by the employers ad and/or company website.

Tips to prepare for a interview• Be prepared for questions that the employer

will ask . Examples of the kinds of questions to expect are:

• What type of work interests you?• What personal qualities do you possess that distinguish you from

other applicants?• What do you feel a company should offer you ?• What was your most challenging position?• Why was it challenging?• How would you describe your skill set?• Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?• What do you consider your strengths?• What do you consider to be your weaknesses?• How did you handle a last minute change in a project?• How do you determine success?• Tell me about how you dealt with a difficult co-worker? Superior?• How did you handle a company policy that you felt was unfair to

its employees?

Tips to prepare for a interview• Have your questions plan ahead of time. Examples of good

questions to ask are: • What have been the department’s successes in the past 3-5 years?• What do you see ahead for the company in the next five years?• What do you see in the future for this industry?• Why did you choose to work for this company?• Can you tell me about the person to whom I would report?• What is a average day at your company?• How would you describe the culture here ?

• Plan your outfit ahead. • Be sure your outfit is appropriate and follows the dress code provided to you

by the interviewer. Do NOT wait until the last minute to have your clothes prepared. You want to make sure you look appropriately. Be sure to keep the outfit simple. No loud colors or bright patterns. This is simply not professional. Also if you’re a avid jewelry wearer. Keep the bling to a minimum.

MenuA Brief Overview of Various

Communications Related Positions

It’s Show Time!!!

You have been called for a interview. NOW WHAT?!

It’s Show Time!!!

• To save on time - Lay your clothes

out the night before. Make sure all

shirts are cleaned, skirts and slacks

are pressed and everything has

been lint rolled.

• Make sure your vehicle is gassed

and you have money for unexpected

expenses.

It’s Show Time!!!

• Wake up 30 minutes earlier than you originally anticipated. This will give you a 30 minute buffer. In example if your interview is at 10 AM and you want to be there by 9:45 AM – The ride to the interview is 30 minutes, this means you should leave your home no later than 9:15 AM. If it takes you a hour to get ready, obviously you would get up at 8:15 AM, Right? WRONG! If you wake up at 7:45 AM this gives you a extra 30 minutes incase something goes wrong!

What NOT TO DO DURING A INTERVIEW

Thank you for your time! I hope that the information that has be provided for you gives you a better sense of what you will be facing. This is the time for questions, comments, concerns, or elaborations on previous materials.