Communications Alumni Network
A blog for the global network of Northeastern organizational communicators
Unintended consequences — how a capstone project expanded my professional network
From the onset of my graduate career, it was important to me to draw parallels between my professional life as a public affairs officer for a federal government agency and my continuing education. Not only did this approach help gain the support of my colleagues, but...
Mapping an intentional career strategy
Ed Powers and Carl Zangerl had the pleasure of interviewing Emily Wong, who is graduating from our program in May. Emily, who is originally from Hong Kong, describes why she selected Northeastern’s master’s program – “amazing experiential learning opportunities” – as...
Have you tapped into the power of NUsource?
What makes the Northeastern experience unique is your strong, deep-rooted, global network. Whether it’s contacts you made during your co-op, personal connections you built during your coursework, or peers you engaged with as alumni – the Northeastern network is your...
Unlocking Opportunities! Part Two in a Three Part Series
Welcome back colleagues! I hope you enjoyed the first part of my story, Why I chose CPS to pursue my dream! Part One in a Three Part Series. This second part is about what was, for me, a remarkable journey and experience at CPS. My time in the MS COC program was full...
One secret to keeping your audience engaged: Be ruthless!
Picture this. Someone has asked you to present to the very people you need to reach. It’s an exciting moment, and all you can think about is everything you want to tell them. Every. Little. Thing. This is a recipe for disaster. Why is this our natural inclination?...
2018 Year in Review – reflecting on diverse student and alumni perspectives
This blog covered a lot of ground in 2018, from essential skills in today’s market to steps to build your personal brand to the link between cultural awareness and effective communication. Yet what really jumped out at me are the stories of how students and alumni are...