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

[email protected]

Dr. Margaret Ostrenko

St. Edward Hall

352-588-7859

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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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
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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


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


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


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

[email protected]

588-8346

Benet Bondi

Assistant Director for [email protected]

588-8468
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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