WGU C716 Task 3: Key Concepts in Business
Communication
A. Using the information provided in the scenario, create a multimedia
presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote)(suggested length of 2–5 slides)
using effective communication techniques and principles in which you
address the following:
Note: As a WGU student, you have many resources available to you for
interview preparation for this course and beyond, including the capability to
schedule a mock interview with a WGU Career Advisor and access to two
cutting-edge platforms: (1) “Handshake,” a job site and career platform,
and (2) “Big Interview,” an interview preparation platform. Web links for
these resources and corresponding instructions to access these platforms
are listed on the “Interview Preparation” web link below.
1. Describe yourself including your background and experience.
2. Explain why you would be the best fit for the role and why you should be
hired for the position.
3. Provide an academically appropriate example of a social media post
(e.g., article, video, etc.) that demonstrates how an organization utilizes
social media to attract or retain job candidates.
Note: You can use a picture or a screenshot of a social media post for
your example.
a. Discuss how the organization utilized the information shared in the
social media post to attract or retain job candidates.
B. Deliver the multimedia presentation (suggested length of 5–8 minutes)
from part A by doing the following:
1. Provide a link or other approved access to an audiovisual recording of
yourself delivering your presentation, using the Panopto system.
2. Demonstrate confidence, credibility, and professionalism.
Note: The audiovisual recording should feature you visibly presenting the
material (i.e., not in voiceover or embedded video) and should
simultaneously capture both you and your multimedia presentation.
Note: For instructions on how to access and use Panopto, use the "Panopto
How-To Videos" and “Panopto FAQ’s” web links provided below. To access
Panopto's website, navigate to the web link titled "Panopto Access," and
then choose to log in using the “WGU” option. If prompted, log in using your
WGU student portal credentials, and then it will forward you to Panopto’s
website.
To submit your recording, upload it to the Panopto drop box titled
“Business Communication–SRM1 | C716.” Once the recording has been
uploaded and processed in Panopto's system, retrieve the URL of the
recording from Panopto and copy and paste it into the Links option. Upload
the remaining task requirements using the Attachments option.
C. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for
content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
Communication
A. Using the information provided in the scenario, create a multimedia
presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote)(suggested length of 2–5 slides)
using effective communication techniques and principles in which you
address the following:
Note: As a WGU student, you have many resources available to you for
interview preparation for this course and beyond, including the capability to
schedule a mock interview with a WGU Career Advisor and access to two
cutting-edge platforms: (1) “Handshake,” a job site and career platform,
and (2) “Big Interview,” an interview preparation platform. Web links for
these resources and corresponding instructions to access these platforms
are listed on the “Interview Preparation” web link below.
1. Describe yourself including your background and experience.
2. Explain why you would be the best fit for the role and why you should be
hired for the position.
3. Provide an academically appropriate example of a social media post
(e.g., article, video, etc.) that demonstrates how an organization utilizes
social media to attract or retain job candidates.
Note: You can use a picture or a screenshot of a social media post for
your example.
a. Discuss how the organization utilized the information shared in the
social media post to attract or retain job candidates.
B. Deliver the multimedia presentation (suggested length of 5–8 minutes)
from part A by doing the following:
1. Provide a link or other approved access to an audiovisual recording of
yourself delivering your presentation, using the Panopto system.
2. Demonstrate confidence, credibility, and professionalism.
Note: The audiovisual recording should feature you visibly presenting the
material (i.e., not in voiceover or embedded video) and should
simultaneously capture both you and your multimedia presentation.
Note: For instructions on how to access and use Panopto, use the "Panopto
How-To Videos" and “Panopto FAQ’s” web links provided below. To access
Panopto's website, navigate to the web link titled "Panopto Access," and
then choose to log in using the “WGU” option. If prompted, log in using your
WGU student portal credentials, and then it will forward you to Panopto’s
website.
To submit your recording, upload it to the Panopto drop box titled
“Business Communication–SRM1 | C716.” Once the recording has been
uploaded and processed in Panopto's system, retrieve the URL of the
recording from Panopto and copy and paste it into the Links option. Upload
the remaining task requirements using the Attachments option.
C. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for
content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
