Telecommunications majors will find several careers related to their field discussed in depth. This four-volume guide is an indispensable resource to the employment marketplace. Under each career heading, the editors list professional requirements, suggested educational paths, methods of entering the field, work conditions, salary levels and future employment outlook. Very similar to the Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance listed above, but less specific. Comprehensive guide to internship opportunities for college students in several disciplines.
Telecommunications is included within the information industry.
This section includes an extensive list of radio and television stations as well as television networks who hire telecommunications majors as interns. Software development companies and film and video producers are also listed. Black Entertainment Television, CNN, Comedy Central, GTE, The Jim Henson Company, Lucasfilm, Microsoft, NPR, TCI and Time-Warner are just a few of the companies offering internships. Sponsored by the I.U. Career Development Center, this program supports students from all majors in their search for professional internships. Services include an internship bank, newsletter, annual intern fair, workshops on applying for internships, resume critiquing services and individual advising.