After pursuing a Communication Studies major at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, I am know more knowledgeable of what factors it takes from myself, along with all parties involved in an organization; in order to gain ultimate success in the workplace. Looking back on all the valuable information I have learned from the past four years (utilizing textbooks, videos, scholarly journals, in-depth interviews and endless class notes) and other available resources, I am able to fully comprehend what particular communication strategies and knowledge will be useful for me in my professional future.
Upon completing my final summer classes, I am striving to become a news reporter. According to the oh-so-familiar Forté Profiles, I am described as, “Very outgoing and friendly, having a warm, non-threatening, easygoing manner…She [I] will delegate both authority and details and is [am] very big-picture oriented.” This description reflects me and my ultimate career precisely. Throughout college, the realization of the statement, there is no “I” in the word “team” and making sure that others can depend on you to pull your own weight in an organization and get the job done came into play. Being a good listener is key and speaking up when you have creative suggestions that will overall improve any project, in order to make the end result the best it can be.
It is embedded in me that I need to be a valuable team member and others can count on me. Possessing an exceptional “professional attitude” will take me far in my tasks and in due course my career of reporting. Having confidence along with a high sense of worth will ultimately aid me in my profession. There is always going to be a leader when it comes to working and getting a job done. Whether this leader is me or someone else; the position is necessary in order to make finishing decisions, making sure other voices are heard and to balance both the competitive and cooperative aspects of human nature (i.e. communication) successfully within a group. It is important to distinguish and possess communication between leaders and organization members in order to increase efficiency, employee satisfaction and co-worker relationships; while decreasing confusion, argumentation and other damaging effects that can arise.
I have enjoyed the communication classes I have participated in throughout college. I have not only learned how to be an asset to a team and in a work environment, but also how I can make my dreams come true. When I am accepted into the world of news-reporting, not only can I now say I am prepared to take on the tasks of a reporter, but I can also use my well-rounded educational background in additionally assisting my co-workers if need be. Thanks to the Communication Studies Department, I already have a goal and a resume; when I gain my reporting career my networking will increase. The bigger my goal and actions are, the longer my resume becomes, the better the chances of me receiving a higher/better job if I wish to do so later on down the road.
I have learned many things from all the college courses I was able to partake. I know these classes overall will help me reach success in my reporting career. I now know how important teamwork truly is and presenting my best work ethic in everything I take on is extremely significant. By letting others know I value their opinions, being open to constructive criticism, showing eagerness to work as a team to produce the best results and acknowledge that self-esteem is earned from what I create; I am going to be one-hell of a news reporter.
