Grady Career News
Intended-Grady Student Newsletter
Greetings from the Grady Career Consultant
Hello, Intended-Grady students!
For any students applying to their Grady major for the spring, please remember that you can use the Career Center as a resource. We are able to assist with editing your statement of interest. Read on for some upcoming Career Center programming, and reach out to me with any questions!
This newsletter will be a way for me to share career-related information. This includes Career Center events, events and other ways to connect with employers, ways to gain experience for your resume, and other career tips. Be on the lookout for it every other week.
Email: sam610@uga.edu
Website: http://career.uga.edu/
Location: Clark Howell Hall, Athens, GA, United States
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGACareerCenter?sk=wall
Twitter: @UGAGradyCareers
In This Report
Upcoming News and Events
- Preparing for Your Grady Application
- Drop-In Hours Information
- Save the Date: 2018 Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day
- Upcoming Career Center Programming
- Your Major and Potential Job Titles
Career Center Information
- Meet with Samantha
- Job and Internship Search Tips
Prepare for Grady Application
Drop-in hours are a great time to review a draft or cover any questions you may have about what you should write. You can also make appointments with me, or Evan (my graduate assistant who works with Grady College students).
Drop-In Hours Information
Due to a planned Career Center event, there will be no Career Center drop-in hours today (Wednesday, Nov. 8). See below for times to meet with Samantha through the end of the semester for career-related questions.
These hours are all quick, 10-15-minute meetings:
- Monday, Nov. 13, 12-2 p.m., Clark Howell Hall
- Tuesday, Nov. 14: 1-3 p.m., Journalism, room 309-D
- Wednesday, Nov. 15: 1-3 p.m., Journalism, room 309-D
- Monday, Nov. 27, 12-2 p.m., Clark Howell Hall
- Tuesday, Nov. 28: 1-3 p.m., Journalism, room 309-D
- Wednesday, Nov. 29: 1-3 p.m., Journalism, room 309-D
Please note that the last week of drop-in hours will be the week after Thanksgiving break. They will resume as usual the first full week of classes in January.
Save the Date: 2018 Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day
Thursday, Feb. 8
Events from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mark your calendar for the 2018 Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day! This day-long event connects companies and organizations with students seeking careers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, creative mass media, media sales, advertising and public relations. Internships and full-time positions will be available. The day will include two career panel events, a networking luncheon and a career fair. Be on the lookout for preparation events leading up to the event at the start of spring semester.
This is a great event for Intended-Grady and recently admitted Grady students to attend to learn more about the industry and meet professionals in the kinds of roles they want in the future.
More details will be provided as the event draws closer. For a full schedule of events, check here.
Upcoming Career Center Events
Cultivate a Career You Love Using Your Values and Skills
Career Assessments 101: Interests
Career Assessments 102: Personality Type
November Alumni Virtual Resume & LinkedIn Critiques: 15 Minute Critiques from an Expert
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Network
For more information on programming, click on the links to events and check out the full calendar.
Majors and Potential Job Titles
Do you know what jobs your major could lead to? Below are some job titles of UGA alumni who graduated from Grady. These are just a few of the many career paths available within these areas of study.
Learn more about these job titles by logging in here and going to Candid Career. Search the job title and hear from professionals in these roles.
- Assistant Brand Manager
- Assistant Media Planner
- Campaign Coordinator
- Creative Consultant
- Graphic Designer
- Marketing and Sales Representative
- Omnicom-Grady Future Leaders Fellow
- Social Media Coordinator
- VIP Room Manager at Lakewood Amphitheater
Digital and Broadcast Journalism:
- Associate Social Media Editor
- Digital Content Producer
- Investigative Reporter
- Morning News Producer
- Production Manager
- Sports Reporter
- Video Editor
Entertainment and Media Studies:
- Agent Assistant
- Audio/Sound Engineer
- Camera Operator
- Casting Assistant
- Freelance Editor
- Marketing Assistant
- Production Assistant
- Publicity Coordinator
- Video Editor
Journalism:
- Associate Reporter
- Digital Editor
- Editor for HGTV.com
- Event Team
- Magazine Writer
- Marketing Coordinator
- Multimedia Journalist
- Online Editor
- Sports Editor
Public Relations:
- Assistant Account Executive
- Corporate Marketing Associate
- Creative Copywriter
- Event Support Specialist
- Marketing and Brand Manager
- NBC Universal Media Page Program Trainee
- Project Manager
- Publicity Assistant
- Sales Development Representative
Meet with Samantha
To schedule an appointment, call (706) 542-3375. Samantha covers Career Center walk-in hours on Mondays, from 12-2 p.m. in Clark Howell Hall. You can also stop by drop-in hours every Tuesday and Wednesday in Journalism, room 309-D from 1-3 p.m.
Receive assistance with resumes, statements of interest, cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing, applying to graduate school and any other career-related topics. Printed copies of materials are preferred.
Please note that the last week of drop-in hours will be the week after Thanksgiving break. They will resume as usual the first full week of classes in January.
Job and Internship Search Tips
Samantha Meyer Bio
Samantha joined the UGA Career Center in December 2014 as a Career Consultant for the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Samantha is a proud "Double Dawg" and Grady graduate, with Bachelor's degrees in public relations and women's studies, and a Master's degree through the Grady ADPR 4+1 program. During her time as a student at the University of Georgia, Samantha was on UGA's PRSSA Bateman team and was a member of the Demosthenian Literary Society, as well as the Women's Studies Student Organization, where she helped plan the annual Athens Take Back the Night event. She is delighted to be able to work with Grady students. Go Dawgs!
Email: sam610@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: Clark Howell Hall
Phone: 706-542-3375