Tamara Gibbs visit was a pleasant surprise. I have watched her often on the weekends. So the opportunity to listen and learn from her was indeed a treat. I like that she shared many of her personal stories, decisions and challenges with us about pursuing her career path. She was real about the business of news reporting and what could possibly happened as for as employment. There are no guarantees in any job field so I could agree with her that we should have a back up plan as well as be hungry to learn. Another true statement that she made that I could definitely agree was that we are life learners. People must always maintain a teachable spirit. You never know who will enlighten your path that will help take you to the next level.

In her experience she said that she had learned courage, confidence and commitment which Michael Eric Dyson speech also emphasized to the graduating class of fall 2005.

She said that her first experience was in broadcast, for which she stated was a good experience because she did not have to be concerned as much about the superficial such as appearance. Broadcast she said help to develop writing and vocal skills. I never considered this factor while doing the radio show that it really does help you to be more conscious about what you are saying and how you are speaking.

On her second job she said that she was an assignment editor for which her primary responsibility was typing up the news assignments. It helped prepare her for what she does today because in her experience she had to figure out what news to cover and how to put together stories.

When I look at my current job responsibilities and past experiences I can relate to what she was saying. My experience has help me in many ways develop and enhance writing and verbal skills. Ms. Gibbs gave us two book titles that would help us to build better resumes and cover letters. Resume's that knock'em dead and cover letters that knock'em dead.




She was very generous in her willingness to allow us to use her name to make contact with others at the news station WTVD 11 for which she is a weekend report. For this I am very appreciative. Even though I may not utilize this particular information personally it told me that she was a person of action. She was liberal in sharing information about internships in which she encouraged all of us to participate in as many as possible before graduating. A comment that Mr. Alexander made to us during his visit to our class.

Her lecture re-emphasized much of what our other visitors and video speeches were discussing. To me that is to get up with a purpose to live your dream. Take advantage of as many opportunities that are given to you. Utilize all the resources at your disposal.

Peace, V