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Shasta College instructor teaches how to land and keep a job: Recor ... http:/ /www.redding.com/news/2009/jul/ 19/local/?print= 130EXHIBIT Creddmg:comPrinkn·frinnd1yRead mor.g at mdd!ny.comShasta College instructor teaches how to landand keep a jobBy Sonney Wolfe Contributing writerSunday, July 19, 2009Being one of hundreds to apply for a single job is common these days, and it'simportant to stand out.That's where Terry Turner's Interpersonal Communications 10 class at Shasta Collegecan help.Turner doesn't just teach from a textbook. She pulls from her experiences in corporateAmerica and mixes it with communication skills to show individuals how to stand out ininterviews, thrive in a corporate culture and grow functional, personal relationships.It's no wonder Turner ended up with a master's in speech and communicationeducation. Growing up, her household environment was a mix between a Southernhospitality, Tennessean mother and a dynamic, New Yorker father. Not to mention herfather was a military general, which landed them all over the world from Washington,D.C., to Saudi Arabia. As a child, she learned to speak English, Italian and Arabic. Shesays growing up in so many different cultures is what gave her the passion to teachcommunication skills to others.On top of that, she spent almost a decade teaching and training employees forMcDonnell Douglas."It was there I learned what corporate America wants from their employees." She saidshe has a "dual thrust" for her classes. "One, I try to incorporate tips to survive orthrive in corporate America. And then, what to do to really have fun and enjoy yourfamily and loved ones."Her suggestions focus mostly on the way people communicate. Some of her tipsinclude simple things, like showing empathy when your boss is upset; keeping yourtone of voice neutral even though you have strong feelings about something; makingsure that your body language is positive (no folded arms) and also remembering toconsider others' perspectives.Ralph Perrin, dean of arts, communications and social sciences at Shasta College,said, "She demonstrates respect. She encourages respect in her classroom, and bydoing that, the students give respect back to her, and she doesn't have to ask for it.She commands respect without demanding it. People that do that well become veryeffective."1 of24/9/2013 4:13PM