Careers In Communications
Vol. I, Ep. 5
May 05, 2006
This episode is for (and, in some ways, by) students who are studying communications and considering a career in that field. The episode features Richard Edelman, U.S. Recruiting Director Julie Biber, and a student roundtable chaired by host Phil Gomes.
Show Notes (Runtime: 00:33:49)
00:38 - Phil introduces the show.
01:11 - Comment from Sallie Goetsch
02:02 - Phil on the episode’s theme -- careers in communication -- and how-and-why he got into the profession.
07:06 - Richard Edelman on the opportunities in communications that students have today.
09:03 - Virtual roundtable with Luke Armour (MA candidate, U. of Akron), Erin Caldwell (BA candidate, Auburn U.), Leah Hyland (BA candidate, Northeastern U.), and Joe DiMiero (Edelman Xbox team, Kent State, ’05).
09:44 - Panelists talk about their interviewing experience
16:12 - What students are learning (and not learning) in school. How students are finding their career paths.
23:00 - Disconnects between what’s being taught in school and what they see in the field. The importance of networking.
25:12 - Joe DiMiero wraps up the roundtable: "Don’t be afraid to brag about yourself."
26:27 - Conversation with Julie Biber, U.S. Director Of Recruitment
26:46 - Essential skills
28:08 - Importance of internships
28:48 - PR in the media. Biggest misconceptions about the field.
30:00 - Portability of PR skills
30:19 - What should the students be learning to be competitive?
31:38 - Outro
31:47 - Outtake
33:06 - Disclaimer
For further information contact:Phil Gomes (phil.gomes@edelman.com)