- Zoe
MINUTE PAPER SUMMARY
Week Two
In the second week of the semester, tutorials covered stereotypes, context and its importance, personal communication lenses and the expectations of the unit.
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Week Three
Week three tutorials saw students discuss the media landscape of their future profession, in my case journalism. The exercise was thought-provoking and allowed students to see from an angle not previously thought of before. Once we discussed in our groups, Shara directed the conversation to a whole class discussion. It was here we learnt how all aspects of communications and media fits in and works together.
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Week Six
Week six taught us the importance of networking and creating meaningful connections. We watched a video that presented useful techniques on how to create a successful and informational elevator pitch. During this tutorial we also discussed how to get the most out of internships and the opportunities that could eventuate from the experience.
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Week Ten
As the semesters end quickly approached, it was the journalism students turn to pitch their profession. My partner Matilda and I were the last group to present. This tutorial was eye opening. It highlighted how many opportunities there are as a journalist today, despite the fast-changing landscape of the profession. I particularly enjoyed hearing about what drove my peers towards journalism and their future career aspirations.
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Week Eleven
In the last tutorial I attended for the semester the marketing communication students pitched their professions to the class. I found their presentations to be informative and engaging. Once the presentations were completed Shara discussed the art of reflection. This was an interesting component of the unit. I had never considered reflection to be an improtant and/or useful professional characteristic.
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Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this unit. The tutorials encouraged me to think about my future career and provided me with valuable skills to succeed in a professional environment. The unit allowed me to work individually and as part of a team. Most importantly, Professional Orientation has reinforced my strengths and weaknesses through extensive assignment feedback which will be referenced throughout my studies.