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What's New with the Business Communication Emphasis?

Interviewing is a Two-Way Street: Questions to Ask the Interviewer

Intern with a Purpose: A Student's Experience and Advice

Grammar 101: A Quick Review of Punctuation Do's and Don'ts

Welcome to the 2007 edition of the Business Communication Minor E-Newsletter. As the quarter ends, the luxury of summer awaits us, followed by a new year of great opportunities for both graduates and returning students to take advantage of. Whether you are finishing finals, preparing for graduation, or already enjoying the sun, this newsletter has all the news and tips you need to stay on the right track. Authored and edited by BizComm students, this issue is filled with the things that make the program so great. From interviewing advice to aiding the impoverished, this update has plenty to offer.

What's New with the Business Communication Emphasis?

A year has passed since the last BizComm E-Newsletter and a lot has been happening. During the 2007 Business Communication capstone quarters we had a visiting scholar from Romania, multiple guest speakers, new internships, awards, a website enhancement, and more. This article will update you on these developments and thank some of the key players. Written by BizComm’s lead professor, Dr. LeeAnne Kryder.

Interviewing is a Two Way Street: Questions to Ask the Interviewer

When entering a job interview, remember that the interview is not just to see if the company likes you, but to see if you like the company. To do this, you must answer the interviewer's questions honestly as well as ask the interviewer important questions. This article provides some essential questions that you may want to ask your potential employer during a job interview.

Intern with a Purpose: A Student's Experience and Advice

A spotlight on BizComm Minor Alivia Birdwell’s internship. During her time with Direct Relief International, Alivia learned a great deal about landing an internship, non-profit work, and what really matters in one’s career. This article highlights the benefits of a great internship and offers advice on how to find your own.

Time Management: Success for Life

Equip yourself with lifelong tools. This article emphasizes the value of time management and steps to eliminate procrastination. Stress and anxiety can be contained; it just takes planning.

Grammar 101: A Quick Review of Punctuation Do's and Don'ts

Let’s face it, we have all asked the question, “Should there be a comma here?” Unfortunately, grammar rules are endless, and the number of mistakes we see in day-to-day writing is often far too many. The good news: there are easy ways to double check your grammar use and avoid making these common errors.

Thank you for taking the time to read our 2007 BizComm E-Newsletter. We hope you enjoyed the articles prepared by our instructor and students. Please keep in touch

Best Regards,
Professional Writing Minor/Business Communication Emphasis Students