Communication Studies

Brainfuse is a program provided by the New Mexico State Library that allows users to search for more information about particular jobs, as well as providing general career resources, resume and interview help.

Career One Stop is a program provided by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide information about different careers, job training, and various programs offered by the government to help connect people with jobs. It also provides specific supports for different groups such as veterans, entry level workers, and Spanish speakers.

LinkedIn is a business and employment oriented social media site that operates via websites and mobile apps. Linkedin allows you to create a digital resumes, to connect with employers, and to connect with other people in the same field.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a product of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (part of the U.S. Department of Labor) that can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations. Information is broken down into various categories. For biology, the category would be "Life, Physical, and Social Sciences."

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is a state initiative that provides information to people in the workforce and employers. It provides a legal resource for the laws in the state as well as connecting employers with employees.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is a state initiative that provides information to people in the workforce and employers. It provides a legal resource for the laws in the state as well as connecting employers with employees.

Career Coach is a tool created by Lightcast and hosted by San Juan College that helps connect students to careers and career resources. The primary tool of Career Coach is a test that helps connect a student's interest to careers. It also assists students in creating resumes and provides a database of career options.

Note: A San Juan College Account is required to access these materials.

SJC’s Center for Student Careers and Employment provides students and alumni with services and resources focused on employment and career readiness.

The career center is a function of the Western States Communication Association (WSCA) that helps connect recent graduates with positions in the field. As an academic association, a majority of the postings on the WSCA job board are academic in nature, however, it also has some professional jobs.

Many other professional communication associations will have job boards that help connect people to jobs in the field. However, some of these job boards (notably, the National Communication Association's job board) require membership in the organization

This website, hosted by University of Cincinnati focuses on the various skills taught in Communication degree programs, focusing on how those skills can have a major return on investment in a career setting. It is useful in understanding whether a student would want to pursue a degree in communication.

This website, hosted by career.io (a resume building website) includes 24 different careers for people who are in the field of communication. In addition to this list of careers, the website includes information about the general skills of communication majors and information about why people would be interested in communication.

This website, from Palm Beach Atlantic University, describes, in depth, 13 different career pathways that students with a degree in communication could pursue, including information such as potential job growth and salaries. The website also mentions the skills that are taught in communication programs.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a product of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (part of the U.S. Department of Labor) that can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations. Information is broken down into various categories. For Communications, the category would be "Media and Communication."