Step Into the Elevator- Networking- Impromptu Speaking

We discussed in class the importance of developing career networks. Networks are important for developing identify, developing contacts for information, advice, and moral support as you pursue your goals. Kellly Pederson, a Career Specialist, at Rider University states that 75-80% of jobs are found through networks. And, a referral generates 80% more results than a cold call. We discussed that an important part of the networking process is developing a 30 seconds to one minute commercial of yourself. The commercial should contain your background information, current/prior roles in your responsibilities, education and knowledge, strengths and areas of interest and goals. Please post two parts to this blog. First, post your ideas for places that you can reach out to develop these network contacts (religious affliations, friends, prior work situations, etc.) Second part of the post should include your commerical script. Bring a hard copy of your commerical to class too.

Informative Speech - " Did You Ever Notice"

Well done! The first round of speeches went exceptionally well! The topic selections were illustrated with both creativity and audience adaptation. Many of you illustrated a lot of time and application to our class discussions. Thanks for making my job to listen to your speech so pleasant! Please post your self critique here. The self critique should contain a thoughtful self examination of your strengths and needed improvements for the next speech. Please make sure that you highlight in detail at least three strengths and three improvements. I want to read in your critique your planned course of action to work on the improvements that you identify.