Now What, Grad?

Chris Palmer is a professor, speaker, author, and wildlife film producer who has spearheaded the production of more than 300 hours of original programming for prime-time television and the giant screen IMAX industry. He founded the Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American University School of Communication in 2005, a year after joining AU’s full-time faculty as Distinguished Film Producer in Residence. He regularly gives speeches and workshops on a variety of topics, including how to radically improve one’s success and productivity, how to give effective presentations, how to network effectively, how to raise money, and how to motivate and engage students. His first two books were Shooting in the Wild (2010) and Confessions of a Wildlife Filmmaker (2015).

Preface
Introduction
Foreword

Part I: Reflect on Your Life
Chapter 1. Life after College, a Time of Transition
Chapter 2. Align Your Actions with Your Values
Chapter 3. Develop Your Personal Mission Statement

Part II: Land a Job
Chapter 4. Organize Your Job Search
Chapter 5. Create Your Skill List
Chapter 6. Be Super Employable
Chapter 7. Ace Your Interviews
Chapter 8. Avoid the Worst Mistakes
Chapter 9. Think Outside the Box

Part III: Maximize Your Productivity
Chapter 10. Manage Your Time Effectively
Chapter 11. Make Your To-Do List Work for You
Chapter 12. Use E-mail Effectively and Efficiently
Chapter 13. Manage and Reduce Stress
Chapter 14. Increase Your Vitality
Chapter 15. Boost Your Productivity Even More

Part IV: Communicate Effectively
Chapter 16. Be an Effective Leader
Chapter 17. Run Your Meetings Effectively
Chapter 18. Foster Civility and Courtesy in the Workplace
Chapter 19. Survive Bad Performance Reviews
Chapter 20. Become a Powerful Speaker
Chapter 21. Use Stories Effectively
Chapter 22. Moderate Panels Effectively

Part V: Make Meaningful Connections
Chapter 23. Have Your Elevator Speech Ready
Chapter 24. Build Relationships through Networking
Chapter 25. Raise Money Successfully

Afterword
Acknowledgments
Appendix A: Examples of Personal Mission Statements
Appendix B. 50 Tips for Success: A Quick Roadmap to Achieving Your Goals
About the Author