CMN 305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Cover Letter
18 Jan 2016
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The practice of public relations cmn 305. Students should not just study theories of field by consider career. Networking o options early o o o o o o. Networking: interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one"s career. Not just good for finding a job but also: Meeting colleagues (people in similar stage of career) Need to identify opportunities during the term and attend events (departmental meetings, industry talks on campus, professional organization, meetings and get togethers) Benefits might not be immediate, maybe 2-10 years down the line -- long term relationships. When your cover letter and resume come across the desk of a hiring manager you know, it adds life to your application. Cover letters and resumes never capture the whole/real you and can be boring/dry. Can be a way to find out about jobs and plant a seed in the person"s mind about you.
