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8/14/2019 Communication Management Major
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Career Development
for
Communication Management
Majors
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Come See Us!
Services are Free
Dont Wait Plan Early
Visit the Career CenterLocated in deChantal Hall
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Need Direction?
We Can Help
Individual Career Counseling
Career Assessments
Internships
Career Readiness Resume Development, Cover Letter Writing, and
Interview Skills
Career Expo
Career Resources and Career Center
Workshops
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Career Center Resources
Graduate School Information and Catalogs
Graduate School Testing Booklets and Study Guides
Employer Resources and Contact Information
Internet resources and online career preparation
Law School Resources
Internship Resources
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Lions Path / Employment Postings
Career Database Available for Students
Free to Register
Search electronic job postings Post your resume
www.myinterfase.com/saintleo/student
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What Can You Do?
Attend workshopsand meet withemployers on campus
Schedule an
appointment early Have us review yourresume
Attend Career Expoand Career Fairs
Discuss internshipopportunities
Dont Procrastinate
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Resources for Communication
Management Majors
Dr. Bruce Hammond
St. Edward Hall
352-588-8450
Dr. Margaret Ostrenko
St. Edward Hall
352-588-7859
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Internship OverviewInternships are mandatory for Communication Management Majors
Internship Course Listings:
CMM 221: Communication Pre-Internship 3 Credits
Pre-Requisites: CMM 101 and approval of department chair
CMM 425: Internship Seminar 3 Credits
Pre-Requisites: CMM 225, senior status, and approval of department chair
Course Description: The faculty-supervised internship experience may take place in a wide varietyof settings. The on-site internship is thirteen weeks in length with the first and last week of thesemester devoted to classroom meetings. Students learn to address and overcome the manymacro and micro obstacles that are a natural and integral part of the internship experience suchas developing effective relationships and putting classroom theory into practice. May berepeated for credit up to 12-credit-maximum
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Internship Definition
Internships are an important part of the SaintLeo academic experience
Every Saint Leo major offers students theopportunity to test theory learned in theclassroom against practice in a real world, realwork setting
Internships introduce and develop self-directedlearning and real world skills
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Student Benefits
Gain exposure to real-world problems and issues not found in textbooks andcultivate work habits, skill development, career networking learning experience
Increase marketability: Only 30% of seniors have job offers prior to graduation;however, after completing an internship, that figure rises to 58%
Evaluate specific companies or specific careers prior to committing with full-time
employment; a try before you buy type of experience
Ease transition from student to professional setting
Increased opportunities within a company for faster advancement and growth
Facilitate a higher starting salary than non-interns. Interns received, on average,$2,240 more than non-interns for starting salary
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Employer Benefits
Interns provide a year round, flexible, cost-effective workforce not requiring long-term employer commitment
Provide increased visibility on-campus for their
organization
62% of new hires had participated in an internshipprogram
30.7% of their new college hires came from theirinternship program
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Internship Eligibility & Criteria
Internships are offered Fall, Spring, or Summer. Part-time or Full-time options
Recommended minimal 2.5 GPA
Minimal 30 credits and be a declared major
Must have own reliable transportation and medicalinsurance
Need to have secured a faculty sponsor or obtainedfaculty advisor approval
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Tips for Locating an Internship
Check with your academic advisor to see which departmentsmaintain listings in your field of study
Visit career services for information regarding internship postingsand resources such as books and websites
Attend job fairs
Visit your campus library to research companies and organizations
Contact the chamber of commerce to find out about companies inthe area you are interested in interning
Network with family, friends, instructors, and professionals
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Web Resources for Communication
Management Majors
www.careers-in-marketing.com
www.workinpr.com
www.natcom.org
www.magazine.org
www.roundtable.org
www.asne.org
www.prsa.org
www.nab.org
http://www.careers-in-marketing.com/http://www.workinpr.com/http://www.natcom.org/http://www.magazine.org/http://www.roundtable.org/http://www.asne.org/http://www.prsa.org/http://www.nab.org/http://www.nab.org/http://www.prsa.org/http://www.asne.org/http://www.roundtable.org/http://www.magazine.org/http://www.natcom.org/http://www.workinpr.com/http://www.careers-in-marketing.com/8/14/2019 Communication Management Major
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Potential Employers Include: Product and Service Organizations
Retail Stores Hotels Restaurants
Financial Companies Insurance Companies
Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations Print and Electronic Media
Private Corporations Public Service Organizations
Public Opinion Research Firms Public Relations Firms
Advertising Agencies Radio and TV Companies
Sports and Entertainment Organizations Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Consulting Firms
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What Can I do With my
Communication Management
Degree?
Business Sales
Customer Service
Management Human Resources
Training & Development
Labor Relations
Writing/Editing
Office Management
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What Can I Do with my
Communication Management
Degree?
Public Relations
Advertising
Media
Public Relations TV, Radio, Film Advertising Marketing Corporate Public Affairs Development Media Analysis Creative Directing
Writing/Editing Publishing Producing Directing
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What Can I do With my
Communication Management
Major?
Nonprofit Organizations
Government/Law
Education
Campaigning
Legislative
Research Lobbying
Government
Law Firms
Political Parties Teaching
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Job Outlook Advertising
Keen competition is expected for highly covetedpositions
College graduates with related experience, a high level
of creativity, strong communication skills, and computerskills will have the best job opportunities
High earnings, substantial travel, and long hours are
common
Managers are prime candidates for advancement to thehighest ranks
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Job Statistics & Information
Advertising, marketing, promotions, publicrelations, and managers held about583,000 jobs in 2006.
Average job growth expected (12%)
Average starting salaries range from$33,831 to $40,161
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Job Outlook News Analysts,
Reporters, and Correspondents
Competition is keen in large metropolitan areas, nationalnewspapers, broadcast stations, and magazines.Smaller markets and online publications should providethe best opportunities
Employers prefer individuals with a bachelors degree injournalism or mass communications and experience withschool newspapers or internships
Jobs often involve long, irregular hours and pressure tomeet deadlines
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Job Growth & Information
News analysts and correspondents held about 67,000jobs in 2006. About 59% worked for newspapers, books,and publishers. 23% worked in radio and TVbroadcasting.
There is expected to be little or no change inemployment through 2016. Employment growthexpected to grow 2%.
Average annual earnings were $46,710 to
$48,790
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Career Preparation Steps Develop excellent written and verbal communication and
interpersonal skills
Get experience with public speaking
Work well on a team and develop leadership skills
Explore specializations within major and professional field. Selectelectives to enhance knowledge in areas of interest
Get involved with campus activities and professional organizations
such as the school newspaper
Participate in an internship or volunteer is areas associated withchosen career path
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Resources
Kim Edwards
Associate Director of Career Services
588-8346
Benet Bondi
Assistant Director for [email protected]
588-8468
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]