INSIDER’S GUIDE: PURDUE MS COMMUNICATION
We know choosing a graduate program is not an easy decision.
Which is why we created the INSIDER’S GUIDE. We don’t want to just TELL you what it means to be a BOILERMAKER – we want to SHOW you by sharing firsthand stories from students, alumni, faculty and industry experts.
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Using Effective Organizational Communication to Maximize the Hiring and Onboarding Processes
Contemporary recruiting and hiring practices have evolved significantly from a technological perspective but, from a “people” perspective, these practices can often be perceived as cold, impersonal, and mechanized.
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The Strategic Communicator’s Guide to Organizational Communication & Branding
Without employee buy-in, loyalty, and commitment to the brand, long-term success will be elusive.
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New Year Career Tactics for Strategic Communicators
It’s that time of year again when many of us begin thinking about New Year’s resolutions and the positive changes we’d like to make in our professional lives. December is a great month for reflecting on the past year, and for identifying important goals for the following year.
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How to Avoid A PR Crisis
In the years that I’ve been a strategic communicator, I’ve heard many executives and fellow practitioners bemoan the fact that PR crises are “an inevitable aspect of doing business.” This is simply not true.
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Best Conferences for Strategic Communicators in 2018
Workplace, client, and classroom experiences often reveal new topics of specific interest, and they can also pinpoint areas where additional learning and skills development can be highly beneficial.
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Using Assessments to Enhance Organizational Communication - Part II
I believe that every professional communicator should possess the skills and tools necessary to conduct these types of analyses, and to make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
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Self-Care for Graduate Students
Your graduate Communication program is designed to provide an enjoyable, stimulating, and richly rewarding experience.
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Time Management for Graduate Communication Students
The high standards of a Purdue graduate program don’t typically permit late submissions, which means students must take proper steps to manage their time.
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The Best Communication Habits of Top Leaders
Expectations of today’s leaders are perhaps higher than ever.
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Lessons from the Trenches, Part I: Why Good Writing Skills Are So Important
In today’s world of texting, emailing, emoticons, and “cyber slang,” the topic of good writing practices can be quite unpopular.
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Lessons from the Trenches, Part II: Why Your Personal Brand Is So Important
Strategic communicators spend a great deal of time developing, polishing, and communicating their clients’ brands.
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What Types of Projects Will I Work on as a Masters in Communication Student?
Many new graduate students ask, “What types of projects and assignments will I complete during the course of my masters program?”
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Choosing the Right Masters in Communication Program for You
So you’ve decided to return to school to obtain a masters in communication. Congratulations on making this major decision!
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The Philosophy of Effective Online Teaching
In today’s online learning environment, it can be challenging to develop meaningful relationships.
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Top Careers and Industries for Communication Graduates
One question I hear quite frequently is, what can I do with my M.S. degree?
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Strategic Communication Impact on the Nonprofit Sector
The role of strategic communication in the nonprofit sector cannot be overstated.
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What Are the Outcomes of Purdue’s Strategic Communications Program?
Before embarking on any degree program, it’s important to consider the program’s outcomes.
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Organizational Communication: The Buck Stops at the CEO’s Desk
Many students are often surprised to learn how great a role leadership plays in organizational communication efforts.
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The Top 3 Job Search Tools for Communications Graduates
For many students, the prospect of earning a masters degree in Strategic Communication.
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The Impact of Technological Advancement on Communication
Technology: friend … or foe?
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How to Fit in Grad School and Business Travel
Why did I choose an online program instead of an on-campus learning experience? That’s an easy one.
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Choosing a Graduate Degree for a Career in Media
I knew from when I was a 16-year-old high school student shadowing for a day a CBS Los Angeles...
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Developing Soft Skills in My Communication Graduate Program
As an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator for a manufacturing facility it might seem at first glance that a M.S. in Communication would not be the typical choice for furthering my career.
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Three Tips For Staying on Track to Graduation in Grad School
Are you thinking about applying to Purdue’s Online Master of Science in Communication?
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Media Communications Career: Three Ways a Master’s Degree Helps
Although it was more than two decades ago, I remember it clearly.
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Five Tips for Graduate Level Writing
While you may have been able to get by with a good Google search when it came to writing papers during your undergraduate program...
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Netiquette Guidelines: Five Tips for Grad School Discussion Board Posts
Etiquette is a set of learned and adapted behaviors that we have acquired throughout our lives, and it is something that constantly evolves alongside everything around us.
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Tips for Staying Organized in Graduate School
During the MS in Communication program, it is extremely important to have good time management planning and to stay organized.
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Career Advancement Opportunities: Is a Master’s Degree Necessary?
In my humble opinion, I do not believe that a master’s is necessary for career advancement… but it definitely helps in achieving it!
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How Should I begin My Preparation for Graduate School?
One of the most beneficial aspects of starting an online program at Purdue is that the class materials are posted in advance.
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Choosing a Graduate School & Finding the Right Graduate Program
Let’s be honest, there are plenty of options when it comes to looking for a college or university.
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Yoga and Writing: Applying Yoga in Writing Assignments
While writing a final paper is certainly not exercise in the physical sense, it is a workout for my intellect. Check this out.
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How to Apply to Grad School in 4 Simple Steps
You’ve decided to apply for the M.S. in Communication program at Purdue. What’s next?
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How to Prepare for Graduation: A Current Students Guide to Preparing for Commencement
As my time here at Purdue University is unraveling and commencement is upon me...
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Achieving Work Life Balance in Grad School
It can be pretty difficult trying to balance family obligations, a full-time job and pursuing your Master’s degree all at the same time.
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Managing Time in Higher Education
When I began Purdue’s Masters in Communication in May 2014, I realized that my priorities were going to have to adjust.
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Corporate Communication: Building Trust Through Communication
It doesn’t take more than a quick glance at the headlines to ascertain that we are living in uncertain times.
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How to Increase Social Media Engagement
Social media engagement tactics, when used properly, can be a goldmine.
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MBA vs. Master’s in Communication: What’s the Difference?
Going back to school for a graduate degree is an important decision worth burning a lot of mental calories on.
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DiSC Profile and the Guiding Principles of the Perfect Boss
Mike Kohler is a member of Purdue’s online Master of Science in Communication faculty. He has been a business owner, business coach and communication consultant.
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Leadership and Crisis Communications: A Root Cause Analysis
How a leader prevents and manages crises reveals significant information about their values,
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What Can I do With a Master’s in Communication after Graduation?
There you are. Graduation day with your masters degree in hand.
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Personal Development: Through a Master’s Program
I am more than a year into my experience as a graduate student in Purdue University’s online Master’s in Communication program and my experience has been great!
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Why I Chose Purdue’s MS in Communication Program
One thing was evident while I was in my undergraduate years: this wasn’t the end of my educational journey. I knew I would be finding my way, likely while working 40 hours per week, to further advance my education.
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3 Ways My Online Graduate Program Helped Prepare Me For Remote Team Work
Even though I was highly engaged in my journalism classes, I often didn’t know who was sitting next to me in class, even if we had shared multiple classes.
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5 Challenges That Tried to Get In The Way of Earning My Masters
It never ceases to amaze me what all can happen in a few short years.
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What You Need To Know About the Learning Management System
As someone who works full-time and has had numerous negative experiences with online training, I was worried how I was going to adjust to this new environment.
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Why I Chose to Earn My Degree Online…When I Live 5 Minutes From Campus
So why not take courses on campus? Well, going back to school was a big decision for me, and my decision to take online classes was two-fold.
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ROI of a Masters in Strategic Communication - A Graduate's Perspective
Obtaining a master of science in strategic communication at Purdue University promises a number of proficiencies upon completion.
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Considering Personal Brand While Earning Your Masters Degree
Will there ever be a better or more convenient time to build and boost your personal brand than now?
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Aristotle’s “Golden Mean” Applied to Business Decision-making
Aristotle’s “golden mean” tells us that “a person of moral maturity naturally seeks action that would further moral character.”
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How Three Simple Words “Masters Degree Preferred” Pushed Me to Earn My Communication Masters
The work involved in the 20-month accelerated program also supports that: our critical thinking skills are pushed to the max.
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Learning the Hard Way: How My Graduate Student Experiences Can Hopefully Help You!
This will likely not come as a surprise, but completing Purdue’s online Master of Science in Communication is hard work.
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Three Advantages to Achieving Higher Education Goals
For me today, as a senior practitioner in the field of public relations, earning my master’s degree was time and money well spent.
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Five Ways to Get Your Work Out In While in Grad School
Many challenges surface when returning to school as a professional student.
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The Importance of Graduate School Time Management
Perfecting the graduate study schedule, or getting somewhere close to it, requires focus, time management, agility, and a few cups of coffee.
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3 Truths About Crisis Management Through Communication
Every course I underwent toward the completion of the online Master of Science in Communication degree at Purdue had its merits.
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What is a Typical Weekday Schedule for an Online Graduate Student?
In order to make room for school work each week on top of my roles as wife, mom, and full-time employee, my daily schedule was going to transform in ways I never imagined possible.
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5 Easy Steps to Transform Into a Superhero (in Grad School)
I encourage you to tap into your powers, and take the risk.
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How to Build a Strategic Marketing Plan to Grow Society Membership
Report. Fifty-one percent of professional societies, specifically, reported growth in their membership over the course of just one year.
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Three Biggest Differences Between Grad School and Undergrad
Grad school teaches you so much more than theories and techniques. I have honed in on best practices for strategic communication campaigns depending on my target audience.
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What are Some Examples of Strategic Communication Projects?
The online Master’s in Communication program at Purdue allows students to choose topics for some of the final projects.
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Why Pursue Your MS in Communication Degree Now
In a time where the real world and the world wide web seem to merge more and more, it is crucial to know how to efficiently and effectively communicate.
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A Beginners Guide to Building a Corporate Social Media Strategy
I am the Internet. – Okay. I am not the Internet, but I am a part of the generation that was introduced to it during our formative years.
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4 Tips for Avoiding Negativity in Internet Discussions
Netiquette is important in online classes. Follow these four easy guidelines to avoid negativity in discussions with your classmates when disagreements arise.
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Four Tips for Those Preparing to Earn a Graduate Degree
Each person prepares for their journey through Purdue’s Masters in Communication graduate program at a different point in their professional lives.
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Professional Development Certificate vs Master’s Program: Which is Right For You?
I salute anyone who takes time to learn more about the subject of communication in any way they can.
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Five Words to Describe the Benefits of Online Learning
I was taught that preparation is the key to confidence, and confidence is the key to success.
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Tips for Effective Communication With Your Online Communications’ Professor
One of the most important aspects of your online program will be the relationships you develop with your faculty members.
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Graduate-Level Writing Tips: Definitions, Do’s and Don’ts
In your communication master’s program, you will be expected to demonstrate well-honed writing skills in your essays.
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3 Important Skills for a Strategic Communications Career
A strong advocate for planning ahead, strategic communication skills are the necessary ingredient for success.
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How to Work Ahead in Online Courses
Purdue University’s online MS Communication program is very appealing to prospective graduate students.
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What I Learned from Teaching Strategic Communications Students
I believe the best teachers are also those who are the most teachable.
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Three Strategic Communications Job Search Tools
Today’s job searching, especially for communications professionals, demands guerrilla self-marketing strategies.
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Online vs Traditional Education: Overcoming My Misconceptions
The thought of going back to school can come with a host of questions and concerns. For me, time was the biggest hurdle.
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What is a Learning Management System and is it Easy to Use?
I was able to expertly navigate through Purdue's Engage Learning Management System within the first week of classes.
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What Makes a Good College Professor for Online Learning
Our teachers, for good or ill, have a great deal to do with our overall learning experience.
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How Choosing a Graduate Program Can Be Similar to Online Dating
What else would you call it when sitting at the computer late at night looking for an attractive graduate communications program?
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Back to School Organizational Tips for Graduate Students
My journey to obtain a Master’s degree in Communication from Purdue University has nearly reached the half way mark.
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Networking: The Unexpected but Highly Valuable Benefit of Online Graduate Programs
Today's technology is woven into the online classroom experience for students to post assignments when it works best for them.
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Classroom Communication While Earning an Online Degree
After realizing I was going back to school to earn my communication masters degree I questioned how would I make connections with my classmates.
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Life as a Grad Student Pursuing a Communications Masters
What is a typical week, anyway? Every student will have to figure that out for themselves. My typical week revolves around my work week.
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Benefits of Going Back to School for a Master’s Degree
The decision to go back to school and earn a communications graduate degree is a big one. There is both a time and monetary commitment that can’t be taken lightly.
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Six Factors That Helped Me Choose Purdue’s Online Communication Masters Program Over Others
It’s difficult to accommodate your schedule to the time constraints of campus-based classes when you’re already established in a career.
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A Faculty Member’s Guide to the Key to Success in an Online Graduate Program
Grad school teaches you so much more than theories and techniques. I have honed in on best practices for strategic communication campaigns depending on my target audience.
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A Guide to More Effective Networking in Three Simple Tips
Networking is considered to be one of the most effective forms of marketing. At the same time, face-to-face communication is accepted as the most potent form of direct communication.
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An Insider’s Look at Purdue’s Graduate Strategic Communications Program
Embarking on a communications graduate program can be both exciting and stressful; fear of the unknown can create anxiety, which is both normal and understandable.
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How to Choose the Right Master's in Communication for You
I knew I needed to keep my communication skills up-to-date and make myself more marketable when I decide to go back out in the job market.
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How Discussion Boards Turned Out to Be My Favorite Part of the MS in Communication Program
A great way to interact with your fellow classmates is to participate on the discussion boards.
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The One Word That Made My Online Learning Experience So Enjoyable
Experience is measured in little moments that culminate into a larger journey.
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Why You Should Run to Complete the Application for the MS in Strategic Communication Program
Whatever the case is, you are probably nervous, and it’s perfectly understandable that you feel this way.
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How My First Experience on a Virtual Team Lead to Me Developing Global Virtual Team Building Strategies
Purdue University’s online MS communication program requires a total of 10 courses.
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A Human Resource Professional’s Guide to Standing Out in a Competitive Field
The challenges gen Y-ers and millennials face are real and not to be underestimated.
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If You Are Ready to Give Up Your Wednesday Night You Are Likely Ready for a Masters Program
The key was to make a reasonable plan and stick to it.
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What Made Purdue My #1 Choice For a Master’s Degree in Communication
With a myriad of online options, finding the perfect communication graduate program can seem overwhelming.
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Three Ways to Make the Best Out of Your Time in Communications Graduate School
This tumultuous ride that is graduate school has very little reprieve, but that’s because there’s just so much to learn.
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How Earning a Communication Degree Turned me Into a Multitasking Guru
Full time staff at a university, director of an a cappella education non-profit, musician, band manager, blogger, concert photographer, and full time communications graduate student?
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Convenience Factors of an Online Communication Graduate Program
The thought of going back to school to earn a communication graduate degree let loose in my mind a flurry of questions and concerns.
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How Online Learners Differ From Campus Learners
On the surface, online graduate school might seem to be just like any other type of learning.
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What You Need to Know About the Online Learning Experience
Online learning opens a powerful world of promise and unlimited opportunities for those who commit themselves to it.
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What is Group Work Like in an Online Communications Program?
One of the most important and encouraging parts of an online communication graduate program is hearing from your peers / classmates.
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Who Should Get a Masters in Communication?
My life as "Jeopardy!" question: Obsessive Type A personality with an impressive inability to say no...
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How I Built My Resume Throughout My Communications Career
When I was younger, my mom always called me a “Jack of all trades.”
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The Only Two Things You Need in a Communications Graduate Program To Allow You to Do Anything in Your Communications Career!
Marriage. Parenting. Working full time outside the home.
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The Key to Successful Time Management in Graduate School: Avoid Procrastination
It’s easy to procrastinate when you’re pursing an online graduate degree in communications.
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Three Words That Describe Purdue Communication Faculty
As a non-traditional student, I'm often asked about my graduate school experience by friends and co-workers contemplating a Master's degree.
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Factors I Considered When Researching Communication Graduate Programs
I chose Purdue for many reasons including its rank among top universities and elite faculty.
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What I Love About My Communications Career
As an undergrad I never faltered from my choice to major in communication with an emphasis in public relations.
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The Art of Balancing Earning Your Communications Masters While Still Maintaining Your Social Life
I’ve always been very academically driven.
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What to Consider When Choosing Paper Versus Digital Textbooks
Spending money on textbooks is inevitable. The format you choose them in, is a decision you can make depending on your preference.
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How Leadership in Group Work Prepared me For Leadership in my Communications Career
The most challenging situation I faced as a student in the Online Master of Science in Communication...
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Finding the Right Time Management Strategy For You in the MS in Communication Program
Studying to obtain my Communication Master’s degree while also working full-time requires diligence and dedication.
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The Evolution of Corporate Communication Into Strategic Corporate Communication
This role of a communication professional has moved from a tactical doer and executor to a strategic partner today in an organization’s growth.
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Purdue’s Communication Masters Program is a Melting Pot of Experience and Backgrounds
In college, you expect to work and make connections with people from all walks of life.
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Networking is All About Learning From Others
You never know how one person you meet could impact your life.
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My Journey as an Atypical Communication Masters Student
A graduate program in communication usually conjures up job titles and descriptions of jobs involving mass media and/or public relations.
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How I Enhanced My Writing Skills Through My MS in Communication Project Work
During my time in the online Master of Science in Communication program...
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Applying My MS in Communication Knowledge to My Career in Graphic Design
Design and communication may seem a little incongruent, but I promise they aren’t.
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Eight Tips For Success in the MS in Communication Program
Whether you reside in West Lafayette or Thailand, all students are able to make the most of their Purdue University experience.
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Professional Networking Tips for College Students
I had a nice degree from a reputable university, two internships with Major League Baseball affiliated organizations, and what I believed to be a bevy of skills that employers were looking for.
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The Three V’s of The Brian Lamb School of Communication
Let me be honest here. When I started to think about going back to school, Purdue had a leg up on other grad schools from the beginning.
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How Earning my Graduate Degree in Communications Helped Me To Be Fearless
One of the first questions I was asked is if I had the discipline to handle an online learning environment.
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Forming Lasting Connections in Your Master of Science in Communications Program
I wondered – would I be missing out on a vital piece of the masters experience going totally online?
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Distance (Online) Learning – How to Succeed Part 2
Seems simple enough, but what else should you do?
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Distance (Online) Learning – How to Succeed Part 1
Some people say that distance learning is the easy way out, when in reality...
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I Chose Purdue’s Communication Masters Program Because…
After being employed over twenty years as an institutional financial broker, I decided to pursue a degree that wasn’t the standard MBA like most colleagues in my industry.
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What It’s Like To Go Back To Grad School (When You’re in Your Fifties!)
Quick. How would you describe what a typical communications graduate student looks like at Purdue?
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Resources to Help You Succeed In Your Communication Masters
Eagerly you begin your trip, confident you will reach your destination smoothly.
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Six Steps to Building a Strategic Marketing Plan
Building a strategic marketing plan can be a daunting task, but with proper forethought and a strategic approach, what may appear to be a monumental undertaking can actually be streamlined into six logical steps:
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Tips For Finding the Perfect Communications Job For You
If you’re like most professionals, you’re pursuing your degree to advance your career.
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How Can Communication Impact Employee Motivation?
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
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Ways to Improve Motivation Through Workplace Communication
Numerous studies have revealed what most communication professionals know intuitively, that pay is not the driver for an employee’s decision to leave an organization.
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Five Tips for Preparing Your Worst Organizational Crisis Scenario
Public Relations (PR) people can be real downers. Or at least they should be. Not all the time, mind you.
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How Earning my Communications Masters Made Me Realize Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
The hardest part of returning to school is finding the time to actually go through with earning a degree.
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How I Connected With My Online Classmates
The first day of school can be one of the most exciting and nerve wracking memories for a kid.
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How I Applied My MS in Communications Knowledge to my Communications Career
As an advertising account manager with nearly two decades of agency experience, acquiring a graduate degree in communication was far from my list of to-do’s.
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Balancing My MS in Communication Coursework With My Day to Day
Why would anyone pursue a master’s degree? Why would someone put in the countless hours of studying on top of an already hectic...
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Evolution Of My Communications Career
Two years after graduation, I landed my dream job as the graphic designer at a community college. I continue to do what I love in a place that inspires me.
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Earning Your Masters Degree in Communications…It’s About Time
Having a higher education in today’s job market is not just important; in some cases it is critical to stay competitive in the market place.
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Why I Chose Online Versus Campus Learning
Now I am in school yet again - this time older and wiser - and digital technology has created market efficiencies where they did not exist before.
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How Social Media Management Changed My Strategic Communications Career
As a communications professional, I’ve always advocated for authenticity and transparency – brands as an open book.
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How the MS in Communication Program Helped Me Incorporate Social Media Into My Strategic Communications Plan
Traditional media was the logical go to at that time; no one was really using social media as part of their strategic communication plans.
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How Earning an Online Communications Masters Degree Will Help My Corporate Communications Career
Communicating in a business setting is much more dynamic and complex than one may think.
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Making the Time for Your Communication Masters Program
One of the most common questions I get after telling someone I’m in school is “How do you find the time?!” It’s a fair question.
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Timeline of Social Media’s Effect on My Communications Career
2012. It was the year I first starting working in communications.
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How to Prepare For Your Communications Graduate Program
So, you decided to pursue a Masters degree in Communications?
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How I Realized I am a Strategic Communication Professional
I was a strategic communication practitioner for many years and did not know it.
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How to Build Connections with Classmates Through Technology
When considering an online educational program, many of you may wonder: How will I interact with my fellow students?
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How I Have Grown Personally Since Starting the Communication Masters Program
When asked how I have grown personally and how this has helped my communications career since starting...
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Top Reasons I Chose Purdue’s Master of Science in Communication
Nelson Mandela once said, “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”
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Navigating the Nerve Center While Earning Your Communication Masters Degree
When I first gave serious thought to returning to school to pursue my graduate degree in communications, several questions jumped to mind: Is this the right time?
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Why Earning My MS in Communication From Purdue Means So Much To Me
There are a number of reasons why I chose to pursue a Master of Science in Communication with Purdue University.
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3 Tips to Get the Best Experience Out of Grad School
To help you get the most out of your time at Purdue, I could give you the typical “thou shalt” advice, but instead, I want to share with you some broader (and actually more fun) goals.
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Top Four Reasons I Chose to Earn Purdue’s Master’s Degree in Communications…and Why You May Too
Making financial decisions really isn’t easy.
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How to Overcome the Fear of Beginning Your Communications Masters Program
I was going to be a student again - how exciting! I knew that it would be challenging, but my desire to develop as a professional was strong. Then reality hit.
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How Earning My Masters Degree in Communications Online Helped Me Find a New Career Opportunity
I wanted to make sure I liked working in communications.
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What it’s Like to be a Father and a Communication Masters Student…At The Same Time
Before I started the Master of Communication program with Purdue...
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Why Earning My Communications Masters Online Was Right For Me
The online format gave me the ability to check into my classroom when I had the time. That flexibility was extremely easy to fall in love with.
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How Earning a Graduate Degree in Communication Can Help Your Small Business
Like a lot of small business owners, I am good at what I do, but I struggle with the business side of things.
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Returning to School to Earn Your Communication Masters is Easier Than You Think
I would be lying if I said going back to school is easy.
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Learning That I “Can” in the Master of Communication Program
You’ve probably heard the saying: you don’t know what you can do until you try. It’s true.
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How I Overcame My Nerves and Became a New Student in Purdue’s Communication Masters Program
In the fall of 2014, I was becoming a little stagnant with my life routine.
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“Selling” the Value of Strategic Communications
Back in the 90s, before Alabama regained control of college football, the Nebraska Cornhuskers dominated the game with a balance of defensive speed and a vaunted rushing attack.
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The Most Effective Ways to Understand and Get to Know Your Target
I appreciate scientific research. I really do. I’m just not a slave to it. As a longtime intuitive type with a strong bias toward action, I often favor “gut feel.”
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Take Control of Your Communication Career
If you’re like most people, you probably give a lot of thought to your communication career.
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What Is Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)?
The practice of professional communication has become highly complex.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Communication – The Ethical Communicator
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will…
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What Can I Do With a Degree in Strategic Communication?
In addition to understanding how strategic communication improves effectiveness, it’s also helpful to understand what one can do with a degree in strategic communication.
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Communication Tools Every Communication Professional Must Use
Contemporary public relations (PR) practice is complex, creative, technical – and exacting.
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Transparency: The Ultimate Corporate Communication Power Tool
Transparency. With an abundance of it, senior leaders make their employees happy and the organization more profitable or, in the case of the public sector, more productive.
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The Top 3 Strategic Communication Fails Are at the Top of the Food Chain
It’s so easy to pick on ivory tower leaders. And safe, too. Easy – because the most significant strategic communication fails can be traced to the top of the food chain.
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Do I Need a Master’s Degree to Advance My Communication Career?
Students who are building their professional profiles have a lot to gain from both the credentialing and skill-building that come from a strong, respected program.
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Leadership Communication Styles - The Pros and Cons
Think back to your most effective communication experience. This can be an experience where you led others, or an experience where someone else led you. Got it? Good.
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PR: The Ethical Compass of the Organization
As students of public relations (PR), you have probably heard the terms “ethical compass” or “ethical conscience” used when describing the PR practitioner’s role.
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Is Your Business an “Oops” Away from Organizational Crisis?
Once upon a time, a Human Resource (HR) generalist at a regional telecom company prepared a routine payroll update...
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Global Communication: Factors to Consider
While messages may be readily understood in one culture, they may be interpreted very differently in other cultures, causing potential crises and audience misperceptions.
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Top Down Approach to Strategic Communications: Is There Any Other Choice?
In theory, it all sounds great. But in practical terms, I question whether rank-and-file employees in any organization would really even want to see it that way.
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Generalist or Specialist? How a Masters in Strategic Communication Enhances Your Career
Most Lamb School students have decided that a masters will enhance their career.
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Why Communication is Critical to an Organization’s Success
“You cannot not communicate.” When my professor said this during a masters-level communication course, I first got hung up on the improper grammar usage with an obvious double negative.
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What Skills are in Demand for Strategic Communications Professionals?
“I Want It All … and I Want It Now!” Many of us recognize the subtitle of this post as a famous Queen refrain.
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The 3 Most Effective Crisis Communication Strategies
Crises are a reality in today’s world and they must be anticipated.
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Tips for Success in an Online Masters Program
When I was younger, I didn’t like guacamole. As I grew older, my wife convinced me to look past my prejudice for the green, pasty mixture and try it.
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- Career job industry
Ask Employees to Design Your Brand Identity – They Want You To
What does “brand” mean to you? I’ve asked the question many times at the start of workshops for business owners and managers.
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