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Communication Studies - Career Information
For an overview of the communication field and careers that best represent the communication major, check out Pathways to Careers in Communication Below are links to sites about careers, resume writing, job-hunting, and internship opportunities for communication studies students.
More and more employers are posting job opportunities on their Web sites. With so many listings, it will be difficult to find exactly what you're looking for, so a good search engine is necessary. One guide that is very helpful is JobStar
You may be able to hunt by location, salary, job type, and key words. Some search agents, many of which are free, can do the searching for you and e-mail you the results. One popular agent is Personal Job Scout. Employers are also looking for employees by examining resumes on the Web. By posting your resume on your own Web page or on a job board, you can let others know your credentials. Job Hunting and Career Web SitesAmerica's Employers
Focus is on temporary jobs. Search for jobs, post a resume, use the career guidance center.
America's Job Bank
Search over 1 million job listings and resumes. Job seekers can post their resume and search for job openings. Employers can post job listings, create customized job orders and search resumes.
Career & Job Search Links
Links from the KSU Career Services Center including job listings, company information, job search strategies, and other career related information. Some information is specific to Kent State.
Career Exposure
Search for jobs, post a resume.
CareerBuilder.com
Comprehensive job and career site. Search for jobs, post your resume, read advice on many career-related topics, such as continuing education, working from home, career management, and interviewing.
CareerJet.com
Careerjet is an employment search engine for the USA. It allows you to search a selection of jobs listed on company sites as well as jobsites with one search.
Chicago Tribune Career Builder
Search by city or state and job category. Also post resumes, access interviewing tips, salary negotiation and more.
College Grad Job Hunter
Provides a listing of entry level jobs, internships, and other job hunting listings, as well as tips on preparing for the job hunt, writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, and negotiating salaries.
JobHuntersBible
Web site designed to supplement the book, What Color Is Your Parachute? Take interactive career counseling tests, search for job openings, research companies and salaries, and more
Monster Job Search
Search hundreds of thousands U.S. jobs by location, job category and keyword. Post your resume and link to a Career Center for advice.
MonsterTRAK
From Monster.com, this is a section geared toward college students.
Occupational Outlook Handbook and Career Guide to Industries
Describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations
Salary.com
Calculate a free basic salary report using the Salary Wizard. Also calculate your cost-of-living expenses using the the Cost-of-Living Wizard.
USAJOBS
Official job site of the U.S. federal government. Search for federal jobs, post a resume, match your skills and interests to career opportunities.
Yahoo! HotJobs
Search for jobs, post your resume, use career tools on interviewing, networking, salary, creating resumes, get advice on careers.
For more resources on jobs and careers, including both books and Web sites, check out the library's subject guide on careers.
Internships
Internships provide student with the opportunity to learn new skills in real-life situations. Internship supervisors help train students to perform job-specific duties and learn about a particular career "in the trenches." There are several web sites out there that can help students find internships around the country:
Also, Kent's Career Services Center Most communication departments have an internship coordinator who can help students. Check to see if your program offers an Internship course and contact the main office for information on where internships are posted. Home Pages of Communication ProfessionalsDirectories: KSU Alumni: |
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