Skip to Main Content Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Footer
UNG Logo
  • Info For...
    • Accepted Students
    • Current Students
    • Parents & Family
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Alumni
    • Business & Community
    • International Students
  • Quicklinks
    • Directories
    • myUNG
    • Academic Catalogs
    • Athletics
    • Banner
    • Bookstore
    • Calendars
    • Campuses & Maps
    • Continuing Education
    • D2L
    • Employment / HR
    • IT Service Desk
    • Libraries
    • UNG Foundation
  • Admissions
  • Corps of Cadets
  • Academics
  • Cost & Aid
  • Student Life
  • News & Events
  • Athletics
  • About Us

Find the most up-to-date information on the Presidential Search site.

Career Services
  • Find a Job
    Find Off-Campus Jobs
    Find On-Campus Jobs
    Internships
    Success Spotlights
  • Tips & Resources
    Majors & Career Resources Job Search Resources Diversity/Identity Based Resources Explore More Resources
    Planning for Grad School Interview Tips Resume & Cover Letter Tips
    Find an Internship Find Off-Campus Jobs Find On-Campus Jobs
    Career Chats and Workshops Employer Spotlights Meet with Us
  • Career & Job Fairs
  • Resources for
    Students Employers
    Veterans Alumni
    Parents & Family Faculty/Staff
  • About Us
    Internship Success Spotlights Alumni Success Spotlights
    Graduation Outcomes Career Connections Newsletter
    Mission, Vision & Values
    Contact Info & Staff
    1. UNG
    2. Student Life
    3. Career Services
    4. Success Spotlights
    5. Alumni Spotlights

    Joe Badgett

    Graduate Student

    Concerned about getting admitted into graduate school and securing an assistantship? Learn from Joe Badgett’s success story…

    What did you do while in college to prepare you for graduate school, or to make yourself more marketable?

    I made a point to network with industry professionals, including many working artists and filmmakers within my undergraduate program. You never know how a positive impression could open doors for you down the road.

    I also worked in Atlanta and around Georgia on film projects whenever possible. All the other jobs I’ve had have helped to sharpen my leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and to make me more marketable for my assistantship applications.

    Also, take advantage of the resources at your disposal – especially career services – when it comes time to write cover letters, resumes, statements of purpose, and other application-related documents.

    How did you hear about your graduate program and assistantship?

    I actually heard about University of Alabama’s program from a coworker at a warehouse job I had last summer. That just serves as an example of how important it is to always be open to ideas for your future – even in places you would never have thought of as possibilities.

    What advice would you like to give to current students to help prepare them for careers and/or the job search after college?

    Whether you’re going on to graduate school or straight into the working world, be constantly mindful of the relationships you are fostering with professors and with the working professionals you meet. At the end of the day, the connections you make can be just as important as the elements of your portfolio.

    When it comes to applying to graduate school, this is especially true. Try to make connections with professors in your prospective schools. That can make a huge difference in your application’s success.

    Joe Badgett profile
    Graduate School: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
    Graduate Program: Master of Arts in Telecommunications and Film - Documentary Filmmaking and Screenwriting Focus
    UNG Logo
    • Contact Us
    • Request Information
    • Quick Facts
    • Campus Maps & Directions
    • Student Consumer Information
    • Campus Safety
    • Emergency Information
    • Employment/HR
    • UNG Policies & Procedures
    • UNG Alumni Association
    • UNG Foundation
    • Ethics & Compliance Hotline
    • Human Trafficking Notice
    • Equal Empl. Opportunity

    © 2023 The University System of Georgia and the University of North Georgia.

    UNG follows the section 508 Standards and WCAG 2.0 for web accessibility. If you require this content in another format, please send an email to the ADA Coordinator.

    Use of military-themed imagery does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense.

    • Accreditation
    • Accessibility
    • Privacy Policy
    Establishing Connection...
    AskNigel