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Career and Industry Library

IABC strives to provide student members with resources and skills to research, apply for and land the most exciting jobs out there. Our Career and Industry Library features general information for job seekers, plus tips, techniques and career profiles for students preparing to enter the communication profession.


Career and Industry Library

  • Job search tips and techniques
    Our articles and how-tos will help you find, apply for and land the job you want.
  • Professional development
    Supplement your classroom learning with real-life opportunities and exclusive feature articles from industry experts.
  • Communication career profiles
    Our members work in the coolest jobs out there. Get the inside scoop on life as a communication professional and what it takes to get there.
  • Member spotlights
    Learn what's on the minds of your fellow IABC members.

Job search tips and techniques

Exploring Work Environments in Communication

Gillian Silver-Rodis, ABC, Ph.D., has generously offered to provide a series of articles for IABC students on what it is like to work in communications in a variety of industries. Check back often—more to come!

The Art of Networking: Leveraging your professional contacts to help you get ahead
Marketing “Brand You”: Conduct your job search strategically and creatively
Internships: How and why to find one

Professional development

Feature Articles
Other Resources

Communication career profiles

  • Communication Manager: John Mink at Harley-Davidson Motor Company
  • Communication Manager: Jenny Nielsen at YouTube
  • Corporate Responsibility Communication Specialist: Jessica Laiti at Cox Enterprises, Inc. (Student Connection, October 2007)
  • Executive Search Consultant: Laketa Poindexter at Ropella & Associates
  • Marketing Executive: Kate Bingham at Staging Connections
  • Senior Policy Consultant: Doug Wolch at Alberta Justice
  • Vice President of Communication: Aimee Boyd at the Kentucky Derby Festival
  • SPECIAL: Working Perspectives | Communication and Education (various contributors)

member spotlights