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http://nexus.soc.psu.edu/jobs
Penn State College of Communications
Comm Career Alerts!
College site, designed with the communications professional in mind. Great also for soon-to-be graduates, recent graduates or long-time Penn State alumni. These are specific job postings geared to Penn Staters. This is a comprehensive list of jobs from alumni and friends of the College. It is also a site with links to other helpful Web sites with industry-specific positions.

How to use:
1.) It will ask for your User Name. Type in: Nittany (it is case sensitive, so make sure you use a capital "N")
2.) It will then ask for your Password. Type in: Lion (also case sensitive, capital "L")
3.) Go to a specific category (i.e., Film), and then go to the sub category (Director).
4.) Then press GO. You can find all sorts of jobs under any of the categories we have listed.

www.alumni.psu.edu/career
Penn State Alumni Association
This is the official Penn State alumni career services Web site. Alumni Career Services is a partnership of the Alumni Association and the Division of Student Affairs. Located in 102 MBNA Career Services Building at University Park, its mission is to support alumni around the world in managing their careers throughout their lifetimes. The goals of this department include assisting alumni in their career and life planning and opportunities for alumni to connect with other alumni enhance their career growth. This site is continuously updated to include information about new services, programs, and networking opportunities for Penn State alumni.

www.alumni.psu.edu/groups/default.htm
This is a direct link to the 280 chartered groups sponsored the Penn State Alumni Association. These groups opportunities for professional development, networking volunteering and friendship building.

www.lionlink.psu.edu/
LionLink is a professional networking program that links State students and alumni. You must be a current student or member of the Penn State Alumni Association to use LionLink.

Career-oriented Sites: A to Z, With Comments
www.aaaadvertisingjobs.com
(advertising)

www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/careeropp/main.html
(Adobe job listing.)

http://advertising.utexas.edu/world/
(advertising)

www.afci.org
(film)

www.afionline.org/cover/ipages/about.html
(American Film Istitute job listings.)

www.agencycompile.com
(advertising)

www.allaccess.com
(music entertainment)

www.asktheheadhunter.com
( Insider’s edge on job search and hiring; advice for prospective employees from experts.)

www.asmp.org
(American Society of Media Photographers)

www.awsmonline.org
(Job bank by Association for Women in Sports Media.)

www.bioview.com
( Career resource for employers, job seekers in the sciences.)

www.bized.org
(general site)

www.bloomgross.com
(Chicago. Bloom Gross & Associates is a placement agency in Chicago area, specializing in PR, advertising and marketing jobs.)

www.careerbuilder.com
(Post resumes, find job openings, get advice and resources.)

www.careerexplorer.net
(general site)

www.careerheadquarters.com
(American Society of Association Executives lists many jobs in the nonprofit area such as trade associations, professional societies, etc.)

www.careerjournal.com
(Wall Street Journal site for executives, managers and professionals.)

www.careermag.com
(Distribute your resume, job search, reseach careers and create a portfolio.)

www.careerpath.com
(general site)

www.careerplanit.com
(general site)

www.careerxroads.com
(Career crossroads? Here’s help.)

www.castingyou.com
(Film and television entertainment.)

www.cimpa.org
(Public relations and event planning.)

www.cinematographer.com
(Click on “jobs.”)

www.commarts.com/CA
( "The" magazine for the photographer. World's best and inspiring images in a yearly competition result in the Communication Arts annual.)

www.commerce.ca.gov/state/ttca/ttca_homepage.jsp
(California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency. Lots of info about California employment opportunities. Special focus on the film industry, strategic technology, tourism, defense conversion.)

www.computerjobs.com
(Information technology employment Web site; info on
computer-related jobs with such companies as IBM, Microsoft.)

www.computerwork.com
(computer-related, information technology jobs)

www.cosida.com/jobs.asp
(Job listings web site for the College Sports Information Directors of America, the organization of sports information professionals in U.S. and Canada. Internships, jobs and graduate assistantships.)

www.current.org
(TV, radio broadcast production.)

www.dice.com
( Information technology jobs.)

www.editorialphoto.com
(Freelance magazine photographers; over 3,000 magazine shooters from 30 countries participating in business issues.)

www.ed2010.com
(Networking group for aspiring editors who want to reach their dream magazine jobs by the year 2010.)

www.entertainmentjobs.com
(film)

www.epnworld-reporter.com
(Newsletter delivers news about the world of journalism as well as selection of media jobs in the U.S. and Europe.)

www.expatica.com
(Considering jobs in Europe? English language Web site lists
jobs, covers procedures for working/studying in W. Europe.)

www.film.org
(Greater Philadelphia Film Office; includes job information.)

www.freep.com/jobspage
(print journalism)

www.getthatgig.com
(general site)

www.graduatejobs.com
(general site)

www.HarrisburgHelpWanted.com
(Many categories; free posting of resume; jobs listed numerous ways.)

www.hire.com
(general site)

www.hotjobs.com
(Job search engine for many different careers.)

www.hrm.state.pa.us/oahrm/cwp/view.asp?A=136&Q=82995&oahrmNav=
( PA state government employment. Contains a non-civil service application necessary if interested in working in a press office (press secretary, info specialist, etc.) or other communications position. Also: info on paid internships.)

www.iabc.com
(Site for International Association of Business Communicators. Student memberships. Worldwide chapters. Good for networking.)

www.idealist.org
(Nonprofit jobs all over the world.)

www.iitjobs.com
(International IT jobs.)

www.internshipprograms.com
(internships)

www.itjobs.com/search.html/
(Information technology jobs.)

www.jobbankusa.com
(On-line recruiting site with Fortune 500 job guide and resume writing services.)

www.jobcircle.com
(Employment/information tool for technology professionals.)

www.jobsinthebiz.com
(Design, entertainment and marketing.)

www.jobsinthemoney.com
(Job site for careers in finance.)

www.jobnet.com
(Philadelphia region)

www.jobs.internet.com
(A tech job center.)

www.joboptions.com
(general site)

www.jobsinsports.com
(sports employment)

www.jobtarget.com
( An industry leader specializing in ASP software for the career services and recruitment markets.)

www.jobweb.com
(general site)

www.journalismjobs.com
(journalism)

www.library.northwestern.edu/media/resources/
(Film and broadcasting resources on the Internet.)

www.looktech.com
(Build a personal portfolio or create your own free personal Web site.)

www.macromedia.com/macromedia/hr/
(Macromedia job listings in engineering, marketing, sales and support, creative, information and technology, and more.)

www.mandy.com/1/filmtvjobs.cfm
(Jobs in film/TV production from Mandy.com; search by country.)

www.maslowmedia.com
(Job clearinghouse for media/communications fields. Most jobs are in D.C., New York, Los Angeles.)

www.mca-i.org/resources/job_hotline.htm
(Media Communications Association international job listings.)

www.mediabistro.com
(Media related job listings.)

www.medialine.com
(Requires a fee.)

www.media-match.com
(Film and television.)

www.monster.com
(general site)

www.multichannel.com
(Cable industry jobs; check “classifieds” -- from Multichannel News).

www.nab.org/bcc/
(National Association of Broadcasters Career Center.)

www.nationjob.com
(Career tests, salary info, job searches; post your resume.)

www.newspaperlinks.com/home.cfm
( Links to local papers and their want ads.)

www.nppa.org/default.cfm
(photography)

www.onairjobtipsheet.com
(radio)

www.on-linecommunicator.com/toppage.html
(The online Communicator explores the aspects of film, video, the Web and interactive media.)

www.1portauthority.com/extra/port_that_sell.html
(Great for photographers to learn how to make a portfolio.)

www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
(many fields)

www.pcta.com
(Pennsylvania cable jobs; check “human resources” page.)

www.pghtech.org/careers/index.cfm
(Careers in/around southwestern Pennsylvania.)

www.phillyjobs.com
(Philadelphia serach)

www.prfirms.org/career/default.asp
(public relations)

www.productionhub.com
(Film, video and digital media.)

www.prweek.com
(PRWeek magazine’s job site.)

www.radioandrecords.com
(Radio, music industry.)

www.radio411.com
(radio)

www.radioonline.com
(radio)

www.sbe.org/jobline.html
(Society of Broadcast Engineers job listings.)

www.showbizdata.com
(entertainment)

www.showbizjobs.com
(film and entertainment)

www.smpte.org/job_opportunities/
(Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Job Postings.)

www.snagajob.com
(general site)

www.spotsndots.com
(television sales)

www.talentdynamics.com
(entertainment)

www.teamworkonline.com
(sports marketing)

www.techies.com
(Information and listings for tech careers, training and certifications.)

www.telecomcareer.com
(telecommunications)

www.theprnetwork.com
(public relations)

www.tvandradiojobs.com
(television and radio)

www.tvistudios.com
(television)

www.tvjobs.com
(television)

www.vault.com
(Insider company info, advice and career management services with free job board.)

www.velvetrope.com
(Click on “Labor of Love” link. Film, entertainment and production.)

www.webgrrls.com
(women-oriented site)

www.wetfeet.com
(The latest job and internship opportunities.)

www.womensportsjobs.com
(general site)

WorkForWriters@yahoogroups.com Listserve includes freelance and full-time job leads, plus input on finding a book agent, using great Web sites for reporting/research, etc. To subscribe send e-mail to: WorkForWriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. 60-minute mentoring program is a resource for recent grads.

www.workinpr.com
(public relations)

www.worklife.com
(More than 30 of the Web’s leading employment industry brands, including most major job brands.)

www.writersweekly.com
(Listings for freelance writers.)

Contact information:
Mike Poorman ('82)
Director of Alumni Relations
302 James Building
University Park, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 865-3938
Email: mqp7@psu.edu


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