Media Career Guide
Subtitle: Preparing for Jobs in the 21st Century
By: Sherri Hope Culver, James Seguin
Contributors: Seguin, James A.
Edition: Eighth edition.
Published: 2012
Language: eng
Number of pages: 122
ISBN-13: 9780312542603
Subjects: Communication; Vocational guidance; Mass media; Résumés (Employment)
Other titles: Preparing for Jobs in the 21st Century
Description: Overview: Targeted to today's media-savvy students, the Media Career Guide includes the latest information on using social media during a job search, as well as tips for navigating a rapidly changing digital media landscape. This essential manual includes an overview of today's employment opportunities and provides a comprehensive directory of media jobs. In addition, helpful guidelines walk readers through the entire job-search process, from researching a company to applying for jobs to displaying appropriate behavior in the workplace.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Considering A Career In Media/Communications:; title: What are the trends and career opportunities in media communications?; title: What are employers looking for?; title: Where do recruiters find qualified candidates?; title: Where The Jobs Are:; title: Six common media job types; title: Eight common media business areas; title: Advertising; title: Institutional communications and training (corporate, government, nonprofits); title: Magazine publishing; title: New media/web-based media/multimedia; title: Radio industry; title: Television industry; title: Video games; title: Video production company; title: Preparing For A Career In Media:; title: Start career planning early; title: Keep a notebook or journal; title: Be a critical consumer; title: Start a professional contact list; title: Be a history buff; title: Learn as much as you can about computers and software; title: Become a research and job search expert; title: Learn to speak and write a foreign language; title: Take a business course; title: Write your ideal resume; title: Write a real resume and cover letter, and have both ready at all times; title: Keep a portfolio; title: Create a personal web page; title: Clean up your online life; title: Getting Started In Your Search:; title: Learn the terminology; title: Team projects yield team players; title: Promote yourself without being obnoxious; title: Join a professional organization; title: Volunteer; title: Conduct a personality assessment and develop you skill set; title: Attend career workshops and fairs; title: Surf the net (and bookstores) for inspiration; title: Seek an internship-or two or three; title: Get a part-time job in your field; title: Get over your fear of the cold call; title: Set up informational interviews; title: Use class assignments as opportunities to meet leaders in your field; title: Learn about the company before you ask for the job; title: Succeeding Once You're In (Your Internship Or First Job):; title: Read what the pros read; title: Learn about company budgets; title: Small tasks can equal big rewards; title: Develop a positive attitude and passion; title: Be trustworthy; title: Don't burn your bridges; title: Become aware of corporate culture; title: Develop mentors; title: Learn to network; title: Be indispensable; title: Seize Your Entrepreneurial Spirit:; title: Apply for grants available to students; title: Take an independent study; title: Use the web to experiment with a new business idea; title: Start your own business; title: Cover Letters, Resumes, And Thank-You Notes:; title: Tips for writing cover letters, resumes, and thank-you notes; title: Cover letters; title: Resumes; title: Thank-you notes; title: Sample resumes:; title: Public relations; title: Corporate communications; title: Video animator; title: Radio; title: Television producer; title: Teaching; title: Journalism; title: Sample cover letters; title: Sample thank-you notes; title: Conclusion; title: Additional resources; title: Index.