Beyond specialized knowledge, employers today are interested in prospective employees’ ability to work as part of a team, their aptitude for critical thinking and their communication skills. No mater the area of work, these abilities are essential to success. A good example of such a career is journalism. And a good example of a person whose career has depended on these skills is Steve Jankowski.
Jankowski, who was born in Rolla, Mo., obtained his bachelor’s degree in mass communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Today he is the director of alumni affairs and executive director of the SIUE Alumni Association. But his original goal was a career in broadcasting.
Find out more about why communication is essential to career success here.
