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Elon’s School of Communications Careers Office, located in McEwen 109, is a branch of Elon’s main Career Center located in Moseley 140. The primary goal of the School of Communications Careers Office is to assist communications students with (1) self-assessment (exploring interests, abilities, values, and personality style), (2) exploration of academic majors (Journalism, Strategic Communications, Media Arts and Entertainment, Communication Science, Sport & Event Management) and career options, (3) career decision making, and (4) creating and executing an action plan to secure a job or admission into a graduate program.
The School of Communications career counselor can assist students with resumes and cover letters, portfolios, researching employers, interview skills, job searches, graduate program searches, networking and more.
In recent years, Elon graduates have been hired at National Geographic, the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, NBC Dateline International, Chicago Hospital News, Dreamworks Pictures, CNN, MTV Networks, NFL Films, Comedy Central, E! News, ESPN, The Raleigh News & Observer, Ogilvy and Mather, The Faith and Politics Institute and The Washington Post.
In addition to preparing students for the work world, the Career Services Office also works with employers to provide excellent candidates for full-time job opportunities.
For more information, contact the Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications:
Ross Wade
McEwen 109
336-278-5869
336-278-5734 (FAX)
rwade2@elon.edu
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: To make an appointment with Ross Wade, please call the Student Professional Center at 336-278-6538. Drop-in Resume and Cover Letter hours are from 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday in McEwen 109.
