1. Careers inHalimah SaalakhanMollie Quinn CommunicationsBrandon FarmerAndrea SchwienteckStephen Corbin

2. Communication Major Tracks Human Communication Studies Track Journalism/Public Relations Track Media Production Track Media Studies Track 3. Major Tracks Information Media Production Track This track focuses on preparing students for a wide range ofcareers in the electronic media industry Students are ready to enter the industry once they havecompleted this course Media Studies Track This track focuses on mass communication, it highlights coursesin media management, analysis and creative writing. Students who pursue the Media Studies Track teaches you tocritically examine all types of media - includingfilm, television, advertising, journalism and digital media - tounderstand how it impacts, and is impacted by society. 4. Major Tracks Information Human Communication Studies Track- This Tracks focus on organizational, interpersonal andintercultural communication uniquely prepares studentsfor being desired by employers in a wide variety ofbusiness contexts. It focuses on skills in one-on-one, small group, public andmedia environments in the workplace as well. Journalism/Public Relations Track- Students learn the ins and outs of journalism and publicrelations principles, including the traditions, issues andtheories underlying both fields. It focuses on preparing the student for careers in thejournalism field. 5. References Salisbury University Communication Arts Website Wellfonder, Jackie. "Communication Arts."Communication Arts. Salisbury University,n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. 6. GROUP 3: BRANDON FARMERJobs incommunications > 7. Great Opprotunities In Just 4 years . CMAT majors can have employmentopportunities at their fingertips 8. The Fastest Growing Jobs inCommunications Advertising Manager Advertising Sales Agent Broadcast News Analyst Photojournalist Public Relations Specialist Writer and Author 9. Accessing Information Through Su Current StudentsCAREER SERVICES Employment Find A JobEmployers by Majors/Careers - Job sitesbroken down into your major and/orcareer. 10. Sources"10 Fastest-Growing Careers for Communications Majors." Open Education Database. N.p., n.d. Web. 23Jan. 2013.Salisbury University - A Maryland University of National Distinction." Salisbury University - A MarylandUniversity of National Distinction. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2013. 11. A Career In Communications The Job Interview 12. The Job Interview: Before TheInterview Practice what and how youre going to communicate to the person interviewing you. Pick out a sharp outfit suitable for the interview. Make sure you know how youre getting to the interview so you dont arrive late. Stay calm and collective. Get a good nights rest and eat a proper breakfast in the morning. 13. The Job Interview: During The Interview Be polite; listen carefully and donot interrupt. When answering questions beconfident and always behonest. Keep a good posture weatheryou are sitting or standing. Dont be afraid to smile. Have questions ready to ask atthe end of the interview. 14. The Job Interview: After TheInterview Dont think about whatyou just said or try andanalyze yourself. Take a look around theplace and becomefamiliar with it. Follow up with the bossby phone in a coupledays or so. If you get the job thanthe interviewer wasimpressed with your skillsif not than learn from theexperience. 15. References Robson,E. (2003). The Interview Hurdle to Postgraduate Studies and the Job Market. Journal Of Geography In Higher Education, 27(3), 349-354. By:Stephen Corbin Group: Careers 16. Benefits in majoring in communication forcareer opportunities Jobs in communication are widespread and provide communication majors moreopportunities. Opportunities outside of communication fields are available forgraduates, (McManus,T.,2011,p.17). Basic communication skills are important for any type of job and relations in that job. Social media impacts our society as a whole leads to more roles for communicators for ourfuture, (McManus,T.,2011,p.17). Federal agencies are known for employing many people with communication majors 17. College graduates with jobs incommunication Job market for graduates of communication programs have improved between 2010 and2011, (Becker,L.B.,Vlad,T.,&Kazragis,W.,2011,p.3). 2010-68.5% of graduates had at least one joboffer,(Becker,L.B.,Vlad,T.,&Kazragis,W.,2011,p.4). 2010-49.8% of bachelors degrees reported having full timejobs, (Becker,L.B.,Vlad,T.,&Kazragis,W.,2011,p.5). Field- Department of Defense hired 9,077, (McManus,T.,2011,p.17). Leading communication field in Federal government- Telecommunications hired6,113, (McManus,T.,2011,p.17). 18. Communication skills in careers Communication major skills-possess analytical and writing skills, (McManus,T.,2011,p.17). Creative thinkers, problem solving abilities, environmental protection,(McManus,T.,2011,p.17). Civil rights personnel , contracting, and research background, (McManus,T.,2011,p.17). 19. References. McManus, T. (2011). Making a Difference by Working for Uncle Sam. Spectra, 47(1), 16-19. Becker, L. B., Vlad, T., & Kazragis, W. (2011). Annual Survey of Journalism & MassCommunication Graduates. AEJMC News, 45(1), 1-8. By: Mollie Quinn-Group Careers