The Florida Communication Association would like to welcome everyone to a free professional development webinar series titled “Don’t Assume I Know.” Whether in academia or industry, it can be easy to feel like everyone just expects that you know how to do all of the things. Sometimes we aren’t provided with the information we need to succeed because there is an assumption of knowledge. This webinar series makes no such assumptions. Rather, it assumes participants may come with a wide range of knowledge and experience about the topics we will explore. Therefore, each session will cover the basics as well as more advanced perspectives on each topic area. The series will touch on practical advice for how to apply for academic jobs, how to submit to journals, how to attend conferences, and how to foster advisor-advisee relationships. We encourage everyone to attend no matter your affiliation or position in academia or industry.
Each webinar has a separate registration link (included below) and will be hosted online by FCA’s Immediate Past President, Lakelyn E. Taylor (she/her/ella).
Webinar Schedule:
Wednesday, August 30th @ 2pm ET
“Application Adaptation: Amplifying Your Academic Job Application”
Knowing where and how to apply for an academic job can be a stressful and confusing process. Most people are working in industry or in academic positions or are in the last phases of their graduate program – all tough times to be searching and applying for academic jobs. This webinar will equip participants with practical knowledge about the academic job search. During this hour-long session, we will cover finding positions, preparing required material, facing rejection, and negotiating job offers. Signing up and attending this webinar will also grant participants access to helpful resources such as books, videos, and services.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xKQQeuUpSqOvAp7nt2s5Fg
Wednesday, September 20th @ 2pm ET
“Submission Success: Strengthening Your Journal Submissions”
There is currently a good degree of pressure on people to publish their research in journals. Tenure applications at some universities require a strong demonstration of publications, academic job applications seek early career scholars and graduate students who have published research. So, the pressure is real but so are the hardships of knowing and understanding the publication process because not all publications are viewed equally. In this hour-long webinar, participants will gain information about finding the right journal, submitting articles to journals, responding to a “revise and resubmit,” and handling journal rejections. At the end of the session, participants will receive resources on the publication process.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kufh5SNHT9-0_u7Rvps_oA
Wednesday, October 11th @ 2pm ET
“Confidently Conferencing: Capitalizing on Your Conference Experience”
Conferences can be one of the more fun parts of any job if done right. Otherwise, they can be pretty exhausting. Conferences offer a chance to learn what others are working on, to connect with colleagues, and to experience a new place. Not all conferences are the same, though, and there are some common pitfalls for conference-goers. In this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to share their own experiences about conferences while learning some of the do’s and don’t’s. We will cover topics such as preparing for a conference, navigating them, turning a paper into an engaging presentation, and capitalizing on post-conference time. Participants will receive resources about conference going, including a before and after checklist as well as a list of academic and industry conferences in the communication discipline.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nb-HNvsQQLG5iDqPemFkiA
Wednesday, November 1st @ 2pm ET
“Mighty Mentor: Making the Most of Your Mentor-Mentee Relationships”
Whether in academia or industry, finding a mentor can be a huge advantage. Mentors provide wisdom and direction to new hires, new faculty, and students. Having a mentee, on the other hand, demonstrates service and leadership for those who have been in the field or the industry for a few years. Both are necessary to succeed in any job. And yet, it can be hard to find and foster effective mentor-mentee relationships. In this session, participants will discuss their own stories of being mentored and mentoring others. We will cover topics like finding a mentor, responding to an invitation to mentor someone, having difficult conversations, and capitalizing on everyone’s expertise. Participants will learn some best practices for being an mentee as well as a mentor and will receive resources such as a mentor-mentee conversation check-list.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_guRq6l4jS6K-GBBLFAk-Nw