For the Students

CAREER PLANNING TIPS

Since marketing has such a wide range of professions, marketing graduates will have a wide variety of career opportunities.  To better prepare for a marketing career, keep the following tips in mind:

• Start with a good marketing foundation
• Keep your analytical skills sharp
• Build up your communication skills, written and oral
• Use logic and express creativity
• Be proficient with today's technology in the workplace
• Obtain relative work experience or complete an internship
• Demonstrate your leadership skills
• Be motivated and determined
• Join in activities related to community, social, and academic organizations
• Work for honors and awards that demonstrate performance

One skill that you already have is that you are a consumer.  Find out what interests you, or what you like. For example, sports, fashion design, computers, music, or whatever !  You will find that the possibilities in marketing are endless. From research to retail, our department  will guide you to possess the competitive edge needed in the business world.  Real experience, high quality education, and a successful program will help you plan for an exciting future in marketing.

BULLETIN BOARD

If you are interested in internships or job opportunities, bring your resume to the Department of Marketing.  Make sure that you frequently check our department Bulletin Board located right out side of 266 Rike Hall or for recent job and internship opportunities (Job/Internship Page), class or schedule changes, scholarship information, and other important information from our department. 

MARKETING CLUB (WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION)

The Marketing Club offers the student connections with other students, corporate executives, and lecturers' just to name a few.  You will have opportunities to meet employers in the marketing field and to receive job related information and skills.  This is an excellent way to network and gain leadership skills.  Join the club or come to a meeting!   

PERIODICALS

To improve your educational experience and help further your career, keep up to date with business periodicals such as the Dayton Business Journal, The Wall Street Journal, Advertising Age, Sales & Marketing Management, Business 2.0, and Technology First.  These are available at University Libraries, or you may want to get a subscription. 

Student Marketing Advisory Board has been formed to provide input and advice on how the department can be of greatest service to RSCOB students, and to act as a sounding board for endeavors proposed by the department relative to it's curriculum, services, and student problems. 

Web Site for Job Search visit: http://www.greatdaytonworks.com

CAREER SERVICES

RESUME WRITING TIPS

Job Resource Center