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Katie Thonen
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Marketing & Advertising Careers
Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, for careers related to marketing and advertising.
The OOH provides useful information including descriptions of what people in these jobs do, notes median pay data, discussion of entry-level experience needed, and details the jobs outlook.
- Occupational Outlook HandbookDescribes nature of each occupation's work, number of people employed in the US, training and other qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and sources of additional information. Provided by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional Associations
Selective list of professional associations relating to marketing and advertising.
Professional associations often have job boards. Take a look to locate recent job listings.
- American Advertising Federation (AAF)"members across all disciplines and career levels in advertising... We're here to help you advance your career, build your connections and celebrate this ever-changing, amazing industry we work in." Includes details for student members.
- American Marketing Association (AMA)"the largest marketing associations in the world, with over 30,000 members who work, teach and study in the field of marketing across the globe." There is a San Antonio chapter.
- ANA Data Marketing & Analyticscombined organization of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and ANA (Association of National Advertisers). The DMA's business-to-business focus is included in this larger association.
- Association of National Advertisers (ANA)Members are companies representing thousands of brands, established in 1910.
- Public Relations Society of AmericaLeading association representing public relations and communications professionals. Provides professional development, jobs listings, conferences, news, etc.
Career Info from StMU
- The Center for Career and Professional Development (St. Mary's)St. Mary's career services center. Students in marketing and advertising should contact this center for resume creation, interviewing techniques, internships, and jobs.