The term “corporate America” means different things to different people. To some individuals corporate America creates thoughts of multinational corporations housed in sky-high buildings with more employees than can be counted. Others define corporate America by the environment it often fosters: competitive, impersonal and mercenary.
Nevertheless, working for big businesses can provide more money, more prestige, [...]
Working in corporate America: Sink or swim? Part 1
Building on the first job
Stanford is a fast paced, challenging environment that presents endless opportunities. There’s no reason your professional environment should be any different. Now that I’ve started my post-Stanford life, I have a perspective you might find useful.
I graduated in 2005 with BA in International Relations and an MA in Communications. During school, I [...]
Finding and keeping a career mentor
Finding a career mentor should be number two on your “to do” list after graduation—right after what’s probably getting a job. A career mentor, someone who is dedicated to helping you succeed in you career, is an invaluable person to have in your life. A career mentor can help you with the following:
•Make decisions regarding [...]
Entertainment resources
•Corporation for Public Broadcasting Job Line
Jobs in radio and television listed by the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting (CPB). www.cpb.org/jobline/
•Craigslist – Los Angeles
Lots of entertainment related positions. http://losange
les.craigslist.com
•Entertainment Employment Journal
Contains a variety of career opportunities at leading
and cutting edge entertainment companies nation
wide. www.eej.com/featuredjobs/jobinfo.html
•ShowBizJobs.com
Film, television, recording, and attractions industry
listings. www.showbizjobs.com/dsp_jobsearch.cfm
•EntertainmentCareers.net
Some MBA positions with major companies.
http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/jcat.asp?jcat=118
•Jobs in the Biz
Listings [...]
Media industry opportunities
ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS
For a list of websites containing job postings for careers in entertainment, go to http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/arts_entertainment.htm
COMMUNICATION CAREERS
Below are career overviews for jobs in Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing. For additional information and a list of web sites containing job postings for careers in communications, go to http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/communication.htm.
Not sure how to get started in your career [...]
Media industry career opportunities abound
ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS
For a list of websites containing job postings for careers in entertainment, go to http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/arts_entertainment.htm
COMMUNICATION CAREERS
Below are career overviews for jobs in Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing. For additional information and a list of web sites containing job postings for careers in communications, go to http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/communication.htm.
Not sure how to get started in your career [...]
Media industry career opportunities
ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS
For a list of websites containing job postings for careers in entertainment, go to http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/arts_entertainment.htm
COMMUNICATION CAREERS
Below are career overviews for jobs in Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing. For additional information and a list of web sites containing job postings for careers in communications, go to http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/communication.htm.
Not sure how to get started in your career [...]
Networking effectively
Some people cringe when they hear the word “networking,” especially those just starting out in their careers. The idea of “meeting and greeting” strangers intimidates them, and seeking out people who can possibly help them advance professionally brings out the fear of rejection. Yet, the old adage, “It’s not what you know, but who you [...]
Letter from the editor
Dear Reader,
Today we run the fourth issue in our series of career guides. For the last six weeks, our business team has spearheaded a joint effort with the Career Development Center to draw upon the vast resources of Stanford University in the production of this guide. We’re proud of the opportunities and advice outlined within [...]
Stanford networking resources
Great resources to support your
communication and entertainment career plans
Entertainment & Arts
http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/arts_entertainment.htm
Communication
http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/communication.htm
CDC Career Resource Center
http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/research/crc.htm
Great Networking Resources
Learning how to connect and network with alumni can be one of the most important skills to learn and can enhance in your professional development. The CDC supports several programs that connect students with working professionals.
Here are a few [...]

