Pearce Center for Professional Communication
Clemson University
Congratulations! You want to be a writer. Maybe you’re obsessed with books and dream of writing your own someday, or maybe there’s a story inside of you just bursting to be put to paper. … Continue reading5 Tips for the Aspiring Writer
Essays. Some people prefer them over tests, and some people hear the word and feel a sudden sense of panic. Writing a college essay can seem like a daunting task, but it’s really not as bad as it seems. If you are organized, thorough, and manage your time well, you should be good to go. Here are 9 helpful tips on writing an essay to help you efficiently do your best work.
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For most of us, college is a career stepping stone. You spend 4 years (more or less) preparing
for your future or buying time until you actually have to decide what it is you want to do with
your life. Then, ready or not, you’re tossed into the ‘real world’ and it’s time to make decisions
that will set the course for the rest of your life. Not overwhelming at all, right? To make things a
little less dooming, here are some tips on how to find a job with your best interest in mind. … Continue reading3 Tips On Finding The Job That’s Right For You
We receive and send emails everyday, but how can you ensure that your recipients are opening your emails? Here are some important things to remember before you send out your next email: … Continue readingWriting a Professional and Effective Email: 6 Things to Remember
With my second semester well underway at Clemson University, I have discovered college life is invigorating, intense, and irreplaceable. I am pleased that I chose communications as my major and want to share my insights on my experience so far.
Here are my tips on how to survive and thrive as a freshman communications major. … Continue readingTips to Survive and Thrive as a Freshman Communications Major
When interviewing for a job, the smallest things can make a big difference. These interview tips cover all the basic information you need to know to ace a job interview: … Continue reading8 Interview Tips That Will Help You Get the Job
Behind every great leader is a set of great communication skills. No matter what field you are in, it is important to have the ability to communicate effectively. Further, without effectively connecting with a group and inspiring their actions, it is nearly impossible for someone to lead them. A leader with poor communication skills may have trouble maximizing the organization’s success. To avoid this obstacle, here are some of the top communication skills that can make you an effective leader. … Continue reading5 Communication Tips That Can Make You a More Effective Leader
With regard to communication, we are living in an ever-changing atmosphere. There is more access to free and easy tools to establish and enhance the presence of your brand than ever been before, but with this accessibility comes the biggest challenge yet: captivating your audience. Because of the surplus of information constantly aiming for the attention of mobile phone users, more than ever, marketers must fight for a spot in consumers’ minds. Marketers must consider how quickly one switches from stimulant to stimulant, so the battle is not only in grabbing consumers’ attentions, but also remaining in the their minds once they scroll onto the next post. … Continue readingNew-age Communication: Tips on Professional Instagram Branding
On November 9 in the Class of ‘41 Studio, Dr. Susannah Ashton, the Chair of the English Department and professor of American Literature, led a presentation on how to improve your chances of receiving archival research fellowship grants. The audience included members of the Clemson faculty who are currently working on their own archival research projects and are aiming to learn about different opportunities to increase their probabilities of receiving a grant. … Continue readingHow to Succeed with Short-Termed Library and Archival Fellowship Grants
So you’ve done it. You were hired as an intern for your dream company … or at least something adjacent to it. You spent weeks crafting your resume, re-working your cover letter, and completing copious amounts of interviews.
But even though you’re excited to get started, a huge question still looms:
Now what?
You might answer with: “work hard, get remembered, and have them wanting to hire me after graduation.” That’s a great answer, but how exactly does one do this? Although we don’t have the perfect recipe to having your managers going gaga over you, we have compiled a few easy tips you should be following! … Continue readingGetting the Most Out of Your Internship