Entry-level Positions For Aspiring Media Assistants At Walton Isaacson
Zoe finds it difficult to pinpoint specific entry-level positions, stating that "entry level isn't entry level anymore," and instead suggests undergraduates and graduates should focus on maximizing opportunities to get involved while in school; Zoe emphasizes looking around you, talking to professors, and getting involved on campus to learn new skills and network. In Zoe's experience, this approach was invaluable in preparing Zoe for a career as a Media Assistant at Walton Isaacson.
Entry-Level, Networking, Career Exploration, College Preparation, Skill Development
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Job Title
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Zoe Marie Zapanta
Media Assistant
Walton Isaacson
University of San Diego
Marketing
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions are hard to define, as the landscape has changed.
2. Getting involved in college is important preparation.
3. Networking with professors and campus staff is a valuable strategy.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or graduate student might consider?
That's a difficult question. To be honest, entry-level jobs aren't really entry-level anymore. However, I really got involved in college, and I think it prepared me a lot.
My best advice to people wanting to get into this field is to look around you. Talk to your professors and people who work on campus in certain departments, and just get involved as best you can.
You never know who you're going to meet or what skills you're going to learn.