SJMC students network with professionals at Career Fair

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications held its spring Career Fair on March 1. More than 170 students interviewed for internships and jobs with 53 companies from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Recruiters spoke with students about a variety of opportunities including newspaper internships, sales/marketing positions, broadcast news internships, and advertising/sales positions.

Participant post-fair evaluations deemed the event a success.

Recruiters complimented students on dress, professional demeanor and portfolios. One recruiter said, “Great candidates, well prepared. Overall very organized and effective.” Another recruiter said, “Do your students know how lucky they are to have such an event to help them promote themselves? I sure hope so. “

Students also had positive comments about the Fair and recruiters. One student said, “My first Career Fair and I’m glad I came. I feel much better prepared now to interview.” Another student said, “I enjoyed talking to the people I was scheduled with and also those who were not on the schedule. Great opportunities. Thank you.” Another commented, “I think the variety of companies at the Career Fair was excellent.”

A panel discussion moderated by professor Karen Mallia was held at noon in the Frank McGuire Room in the Athletic Practice Facility. The topic was: "Media Next: How massive changes in media companies, news delivery and information consumption will affect the industry's future." USC graduate David Mullen, senior account executive with Mullen in Winston-Salem, N.C., and Thomas Peyton, director of visuals for The State, headlined the panel.

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