Monday, January 6, 2014

20 People Skills You Need to Succeed at Work



Review personal notes from recent ProMax BDA’s Katarina Zakaria, our recent Lunch w/ Leaders guest speaker Katarina Zakaria speaker; discuss info with classmates and implement strategies SP ’14 at your internship or full-time employer.

Trending: Tales of Two Cities, States


The “haves” vs. the “have nots”

Think about how you’re securing your financial future.  Are you saving?  Visit West Harlem Group Assistance to learn more; www.whgainc.org (scroll for contact info)

In Memoriam


December 2013 marked the -- 

> 1 year anniversary of the Newtown, CT tragedy
> 25 year commemoration of the plane that went down over Lockerbie Scotland whereby dozens of Syracuse University study abroad students perished. 

In their honor, the university established scholarships whereby students from Scotland come to study in America.  What social marketing programs can you create?  How can you use your communications skills to contribute to society?  No answer needed now, just think about this as your career unfolds.

Remember to keep up with current events as the New Year rings in.  And, travel safe!

2014: Invest in Yourself and Remember the 5 P’s


Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
As discussed in Corporate Communications class, there’s no time like the present to start saving.  Once your CCNY tuition and other priorities are taken care of, remember the advice of Fall ’13 guest speaker Cabiria Hylton-Villanueva of West Harlem Group Assistance—keep your credit score in check by staying out of credit card debt. 

Remember, Ms. Hylton offered credit consultation session; the New Year is a good time to make an appointment.


And, it’s never too soon to think about planning for the days when you’re employed in the Ad/PR industry with a few pennies to spare.  To get an idea about
Ariel Investments:  Slow and Steady Wins the Race

And, some of you are getting a jump on things having enrolled in MCA’s Winter Session Financial Communications course, taught by Prof. Ira Krawitz, who does double duty as CCNY’s Director of Marketing.  Enjoy!

Tim Ferris - Entrepreneurial Rituals for Success


Budding entrepreneurs should check out Entrepreneur.com often.

Entrepreneurship for Media Communications Summer 2014 (June)


Prof. Lynne Scott Jackson > Prof. Alicia Evans
Stay tuned for registration dates!

Get Involved on Campus


Once the SP ’14 semester kicks off, visit the Office of Student Life to obtain info on more than 200 clubs and activities on campus; get out of your comfort zone and seize all that CCNY has to offer.