I'm headed off tomorrow for my first visit to Philadelphia and to my favorite conference of the year. Two student editors and I will attend Fall National College Media Convention for the remainder of the week. ACP/CMA‘s annual conference is my favorite because of all of the friends I’ve made in the organization and how much I learn through … [Read more...]
How to Write a Cover Letter
Finals are winding down and graduation is so close that you can almost envision your tasselled mortar board flying through the air. If you don't already have a job or internship, you're probably looking for one now. Writing a professional cover letter probably is the most difficult part of the application process. It's difficult to write … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Tick Off Your Professor
My stepfather used to say that anytime you get a new boss, you should ask what his or her greatest pet peeve is and then never do that thing. I've relayed the story to many students. I've even used it as a lead-in to discuss some of my own pet peeves, but it wasn't until a few years ago that I thought about using it to help students succeed in … [Read more...]
Beyond Posting Selfies: Traits You Need to Work as a Social Media Manager
"So, what do you do for a living?" "I run social media for [insert the name of your favorite brand here]." It sounds like a fantasy to spend most of your time on social media and make a living doing it, but it's not. Careers in social media management have increased by more than 1,300 percent since 2010, according to Entrepreneur … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Conferencing Like a Pro
Are we there yet? I'm ready for my first visit to New Orleans later this week for National College Media Convention. ACP/CMA's annual conference is my favorite because of all of the friends I've made in the organization and how much I learn through the annual event. I’m also quite a conference nerd. I love networking and learning from … [Read more...]
Helping Students Cope with Trauma
My master's degree in higher education taught me all of the pedagogical basics necessary to be an effective professor. Upon graduation, I could write a syllabus, plan and implement a course, generate and lead a lively and intelligent course discussion, and even deal with student disciplinary issues and problem administrators. Overall, despite my … [Read more...]
The Work-Life Balance Myth
A couple of students in one of my classes have become interested in the concept of work-life balance. I find their interest intriguing because I think the idea that you can somehow create a zen-like proportion between the things you must do professionally and the things you want to do is a load of crap. Work has become the normal state, with … [Read more...]