Arts, Media & Communications

This career path is focused on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, marketing communication and entertainment services.

While many majors and minors can prepare you for this career path, we find that students studying certain subjects have a natural connection. Common majors and minors related to career in this area include:

English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, History, Psychology, Sociology, Digital Media, Philosophy

Use the Job Trends tool below to explore the tasks and skills connected to specific types of jobs related to this career path.

Career definition is adapted from the National Career Clusters® Framework.

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4 Fun Ways to Prepare for an Interview with Your Friends

Employers and interviewers often suggest that candidates are proficient at discussing their relevant skills and experience but sometimes struggle when responding to personal or on-the-spot questions. Knowing how to answer these questions is beneficial as they are designed to reveal …

By Julie Kimball

Leaving a Lasting Impression: How to Write the Perfect Thank You Email

Standing out when you’re applying for jobs or internships can be tricky, especially with so many talented people in the mix. But a simple way to make a lasting impression is by sending a follow-up thank you email after an …

By Esmeralda Mendez

The Three R’s of Resume Writing

Rather, a great resume features not only the facts about you but considerations of the company, what they are looking for, how they talk about the skills they need, and more. So, our tips for writing a resume often boil down to three starting points or three “R’s”; Research, Reflect, and Report.

So, let’s go through each “R” to show you practical, actionable advice that will help you write a standout resume for your next application.

By Julie Kimball

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