Join the educators giving students hands-on practice before their first real job search
Your students won't just learn the rules of professional communication. They'll write the resume, practice the interview, and pitch the proposal.
The Stukent® Business Communication Simternship® has students step into a realistic job-search and onboarding scenario across 10 rounds. They draft and revise a resume and cover letter, complete a mock interview, write the workplace emails and memos a new hire is expected to send, and build a presentation or proposal — all with instant feedback at every step, so they know what's working and what to fix before they create their own job application materials.
Pair the simulation with the "Business Communication" courseware to connect the writing principles to the documents students are producing.
Skills your students will put directly on their resume
Every round mirrors a real moment in a job search or a first year on the job, so students leave with portfolio-ready materials and proof they can communicate under real professional stakes thats not just a grade.
I really enjoyed using the Business Communication Simternship this semester! I liked getting to test my knowledge from the chapters, hold interviews, write emails, and put together resumes. … This is something I would definitely recommend to other students before entering the workforce as it gives you hands-on experience of things that will be useful when preparing for the real world.
Eileen P., Student, State University of New York
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Inside Round 5: the interview, the follow-up, and the reflection
After learning interview best practices, students sit down for a mock video interview with a virtual interviewer — then put what they just learned into practice. They write a thank-you email to follow up on the interview, reach out to let their personal reference know to expect a call, and reflect on how the interview went, including what questions they'd expect in the career field they're aiming for.
Prepping for a job
Interview
Informative Communications
Built by educators who've sat on both sides of the hiring table
The "Business Communication" courseware gives your students the underlying principles behind every deliverable in the Simternship — written, verbal, nonverbal, and digital communication; job-search strategy; and the everyday workplace formats (presentations, letters, memos, reports, proposals) they'll be expected to produce on the job. Co-author Elaine Winship spent 14 years managing sales and training teams at Verizon Wireless before teaching communication; co-author Thomas Winship spent 20 years in industry operations and HR before chairing a business program. The text reflects what they've seen work on both sides of a hiring decision, not just what's traditionally been taught.
‘Business Communication: Through College & Career’ has opened my eyes to important topics and prepared me for interviews, public speaking, and communicating with coworkers effectively. This textbook and simulation are by far the most useful I have used to date in college. … I used my job search and interview skills to excel in my internship, which led to me being offered a job! I attribute all of that success to this courseware, and I cannot stress enough how much I recommend this textbook and simulation to everyone!
Kayla H., Student, St. Thomas Aquinas College
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A roadmap from classroom theory to your students' first day on the job
Fourteen chapters take students from the foundations of professional communication through the job search, workplace interactions, and the formats — meetings, presentations, letters, memos, reports, proposals — they'll be producing in their first role. Built so coursework leads directly into the work students will actually be assigned.
Chapter 1: Business Communication
Chapter 2: Business Writing Process
Chapter 3: Workplace Messaging Strategies
Chapter 4: The Job Search
Chapter 5: The Employment Interview
Chapter 6: Intercultural Communication & Professional Behavior
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 8: Workplace Teams
Chapter 9: Electronic & Digital Communication
Chapter 10: Business Meetings
Chapter 11: Business Presentations — Design
Chapter 12: Business Presentations — Delivery
Chapter 13: Letters & Memos
Chapter 14: Reports & Proposals
About the authors
Elaine Winship
Elaine Winship is the coauthor of “Business Communication: Through College & Career” and the subject matter consultant for the Stukent Business Communication Simternship. She is an associate professor of Communications at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York, where she teaches courses in communication, social media marketing, business, and public relations. Elaine has been recognized with multiple teaching and service awards, including Professor of the Year, Advisor of the Year, and the Faculty Service Award for exemplary community engagement.
Before entering academia, Elaine spent 14 years in the telecommunications industry with Verizon Wireless, managing sales, training, and development teams. She enjoys antiquing, traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and co-author, Thomas.
Thomas Winship
Thomas Winship is the coauthor of “Business Communication: Through College & Career” and the subject matter consultant for the Stukent Business Communication Simternship. He is a business professor within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, where he teaches management and communication courses, chairs the Accounting Program, and advises the Alpha Beta Gamma National Honor Society for Business and Professional Majors.
Before his academic career, Thomas spent two decades in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, specializing in operations, human resources, and training and development. He previously served as MBA director at St. Thomas Aquinas College and continues to bring real-world business experience to the classroom.
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The “Business Communication” courseware contains robust instructional resources for educators and students. Best of all, the Stukent team updates the courseware annually, which means your curriculum will always be on the cutting edge of your industry.
