Category: Jobs & Internships

Meet Sadie Freedman, Product Manager at CancerIQ

The Health Care & Science (HCS) Career Community wants to introduce students to a wide range of careers. Students may be familiar with popular clinical roles (nurse, physician, veterinarian), but not with jobs like healthcare data analytics, health administration, or biotech research.  

CancerIQ is a digital health startup company that helps health care providers “use genetic information to predict, pre-empt, and prevent disease – starting with cancer.” In this interview, Debbie Kaltman (HCS Employer Engagement Specialist) met with Sadie Freedman, a Product Manager at CancerIQ, to discuss her education and career journey, current job responsibilities, future goals in the health technology field, and insights to students. 

Sadie’s background and passion for genetics and healthcare services allowed her to gain an internship with CancerIQ, which opened her to a world of new career opportunities in telehealth. In her full-time role as Project Manager, she works closely with CancerIQ’s sales, customer success, development, and marketing teams to oversee the products, take in and implement customer feedback, look into new product ideas, and improve current products. Inspired by CancerIQ’s software “pointing out patients that a provider never would have thought to do increased screenings on and catching cancers in earlier stages”, Sadie expressed that she has found a rewarding career that she plans to continue developing.

A valuable token of advice from Sadie for current students: “One thing I was missing as an undergraduate was awareness of potential career paths, so try to explore what is out there”.

Check out the full video below to learn more!

Don’t forget to visit CancerIQ’s Careers Page for their upcoming Summer Interships!

How to Get an Internship or Job When Hiring is All Virtual

Learn how to navigate virtual recruitment and stand out to employers online.

Guidance Provided By: The Handshake Team

Recruiting season may look different this year, but luckily thousands of employers are searching for students on Handshake. So, how can you be ready to land your next job or internship virtually this year? Follow these steps to make the most of your online job hunt. 

Complete your Handshake profile

This is always our first piece of advice for student job seekers, because your profile is fundamental to getting hired on Handshake. Employers are searching for students to recruit based on the information in their profiles such as major, graduation date, and interests (job type, cities, roles). And you can highlight all of the things that make you uniquely qualified including your courses, organizations, work experience and skills. When you complete your profile, you’ll be more likely to receive direct messages from employers inviting you to events or to apply for jobs.

The next step is crafting your resume with the information included in your profile. Upload and save your resume to your Handshake account so it’s ready when you’re applying to jobs. You can upload more than one version of your resume—so consider adapting it for different roles that you want to apply for.

Start networking online

You’ve probably heard that networking is important, and it can sound a bit intimidating. But “networking” really just means making a connection with someone from your school, extracurriculars, volunteer groups—or just reaching out to someone you don’t know who shares the same professional interests. There are many different ways to start networking online. 

Find alumni of your school on Handshake who have or had roles that you’re interested in and send them a message. Introduce yourself and tell them you’d like to learn more about their experience. Ask them a question you have about their organization or how they began their career. And don’t forget to thank them in advance for connecting and sharing their advice.

Try looking for online professional interest groups to make connections with people in the fields that you’re exploring. It may take some research; you can also reach out to your professors or club leaders for their suggestions.

Stay up-to date on employers 

When you see an employer on Handshake that you like, click the Follow button on their page. If you’re on the Handshake app, click the star button. Following employers on Handshake is so useful because you’ll receive email alerts when they post new jobs and events. Plus, it helps improve your job recommendations. The more you explore and follow employers you’d like to work for, the more relevant your recommendations become.

Additionally, you can set search engine alerts for your top employers and follow their social media accounts. These are easy ways to learn about new initiatives, jobs, and other notable updates on their organization. 

Attend virtual recruiting events

One of the biggest opportunities to connect with employers this year is at virtual events on Handshake. Employers are hosting group and 1:1 sessions to give students a look at their organizations and to recruit for open jobs and internships. Be sure to check your email for event announcements and log in often to see upcoming events for students at your school. You’ll also be notified when employers you follow are attending virtual fairs on Handshake. 

When you register for a virtual fair, you can sign up early for sessions with the employers you want to meet and learn more about—a major advantage over traditional career fairs. Don’t miss these prime recruiting opportunities! 

Read our guide to virtual events, with tips and tricks to know before you attend.

Practice for virtual interviews

Just like in-person interviews, it takes some practice to get comfortable with virtual interviews. This is the time to call in some reinforcements. Ask a friend or family member to help you practice. Start with your “elevator pitch”—a brief introduction about you, your background and career goals. Then have them ask you a few common interview questions and ask them for any feedback on your answers. While you don’t need to memorize exactly what you’ll say, it’s very important to get more comfortable answering interview questions. 

Check out our post with more ways to impress employers during a virtual interview.

Chat with your career center

Your school’s career center staff are an incredible resource, so take advantage of their knowledge. They can answer your job and internship questions, help you craft your resume and cover letters, or even practice for virtual interviews. They also have insight on employers that are hiring at your school and those that may have strong alumni networks. Call your career center and schedule an appointment—they’ll be happy to help you. 

Apply apply apply

You can’t get a job if you don’t apply, right? It may go without saying, but you’ll greatly increase your chances of getting hired if you apply to a lot of open jobs. And try to keep an open mind, especially if you’re not quite sure what you want to do. Now is the time to gain different experiences and learn what you do and don’t like about a job. 

Luckily Handshake will surface recommendations based on your profile, to help you find the jobs you want to apply for. Once you have your profile filled in and resumes uploaded, you’ll be able to apply to many jobs on Handshake in just a few clicks.

Be proactive and follow up

No matter where your job search takes you, be consistent and follow up. Whether it’s a message from an employer, an application, virtual event or interview—always consider three p’s: be proactive, prompt and polite. For interviews, whether informational or for an open job, it’s best practice to send a thank you note within 24 hours. In your thank you note, share something specific that you enjoyed learning or talking about, and reiterate your interest in the job, career path, etc. 

If you discussed an open job or internship with an employer during a virtual event, make sure to apply as soon as possible. If the employers shared their contact information with you, send them a note thanking them and letting them know you’ve applied.

Your online actions are especially important when recruiting is virtual. If you can’t make a great impression in person, it’s best to be extra responsive and appreciative to the connections you make online. 

Log into Handshake now to get started on your virtual job search!

5 Steps to Success For Getting the Job or Internship You Want

A guide for your first days on Handshake that will help you find the right jobs and get hired on Handshake.

Guidance Provided By: The Handshake Team

You signed up for Handshake—congratulations! You’re on your way to finding a great job or internship. To help you get started, we’ve outlined five steps to take during your first five days on Handshake. Read below for tips that will put you on track to landing your next opportunity.

Day 1: Fill out your profile 

Don’t skip the most important step of getting started on Handshake—completing your profile. This is absolutely necessary to have success in finding a job or internship. The information in your profile helps you receive the most relevant job recommendations, and helps employers find you in their candidate searches.

Make sure to fill in your job interests including job type, cities, and roles that you want to explore. Don’t worry if you’re not quite sure what you want to do or where you want to be, you can update your profile at any time. Next, add your work experience, courses, organizations and skills. The more information you include in your profile, the better your chances are of hearing from recruiters. 

Upload your resume so you’ll be ready to apply to jobs. If you’re applying for more than one type of role, consider modifying your resume for each one and uploading different versions.

Day 2: Explore jobs and save the ones you like

Once you’ve filled out your profile, you’ll receive personalized job recommendations based on this information. And as you add interests and update your profile, your recommendations will update as well—helping you find the right jobs for you.

As you’re viewing your recommended jobs on Handshake, save the ones that catch your eye. This will store them on your dashboard and in the Saved tab on the job search page—helping you quickly find them when you’re ready to apply. You’ll receive important notifications about saved jobs, including reminders to apply before the deadline.

Saving jobs also shows Handshake what you’re looking for, so your job recommendations become even more relevant. To save a job, click the bookmark icon located on the right side of the job preview or on the left hand side of the job page.

Day 3: See who’s hiring and follow employers 

The employers you see on Handshake want to hire students at your school. And with top employers in every field, you’ll be able to find organizations you want to work for. When you see an employer you like, be sure to follow them by clicking the Follow button on their page—or the star button if you’re on the app. 

You’ll receive alerts when the employers you follow post new jobs and events on Handshake. Plus, following employers helps improve your job recommendations.

Day 4: Register for a virtual recruiting event 

Virtual recruiting events are taking center stage this year, giving you an opportunity to meet employers through your device. Employers will be hosting sessions with students at your school to recruit for open jobs and internships. This is also a good reason to follow employers you’re interested in—because you’ll be notified when they’re attending virtual fairs on Handshake. Also be sure to check your email and log in often to see upcoming events for students at your school.

Virtual fairs on Handshake are unlike the traditional career fair you may be familiar with. When you register for a virtual fair, you’re able to sign up early for sessions with the employers you want to meet. So forget the lines and register for virtual recruiting events!

Day 5: Apply to your first job or internship

Spend some time today going through your saved jobs and new recommendations, and start applying! Because you’ve filled out your profile and uploaded your resume, you’ll be able to apply to many jobs on Handshake in just a few clicks. We recommend keeping an open mind and applying to as many jobs as you’d like, especially if you’re interested in more than one field. It’ll increase your chances of finding a great job and help you explore potential careers.

If a job posting requires a cover letter, check out these tips for crafting a letter that will help your application stand out.

That’s it—just follow these tips to make your first week on Handshake a success! Log into Handshake now to get started.

This Week’s Hiring Trends: Health Care & Science

Updated 8/21/2020

HCS Hospital Spotlight: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

In this new Health Care & Science Career Community series, we will be highlighting a different hospital system each month!  

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) describes itself as “the first-ever “translational” research hospital where clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together in the same space, applying research in real time to physical medicine and rehabilitation.”  AbilityLab is a global leader in rehabilitation for adults and children with “innovation centers” for brain, spinal cord, nerve/muscle/bone, pediatric and cancer-related injuries and conditions.  AbilityLab conducts research and is a training site for physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical students too.  They even have a state-of-the-art adaptive sports and fitness facility to ensure people of all abilities can stay active!

A major hospital like the AbilityLab has 3000+ employees, and they are currently hiring!

Interested in research?  Apply to be a Research Assistant in the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research.  Work as a Patient Dining Assistant in a part-time role or as a Laboratory Technician in a full-time position.  Learn about rehab work as a Rehabilitation Technician.  Nursing students and alumni can also view AbilityLab’s nursing careers page to apply for current openings.  To apply and to find more open positions, visit the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s careers page.  

Many other hospital employers regularly post jobs on Handshake, so remember to complete your Handshake profile!   There are over 900 employers with active postings who are looking to hire DePaul students right now! Meet with your Health Care & Science Career Advisor to make sure you are showcasing the skills and experiences employers are looking for. 

Updated 7/17/2020

In this new Health Care & Science Career Community series, we will be highlighting a different hospital system each month!  

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a health care system with five hospitals and a 900-physician outpatient practice.  NorthShore serves as a primary teaching hospital site for medical students attending the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine.  Additionally, NorthShore has its own research institution and philanthropy foundation.  

Between the hospitals and outpatient practice offices, over 10,000 people work for NorthShore!

NorthShore is currently hiring!  They are hiring for CNAs, EMTs and Student Nurses for their Patient Care Technician role, a great entry-level health care position.  Many positions (include Patient Care Technicians) only require a high school diploma, so you can apply even if you are still a student. 

Other open positions include:

Research Study Coordinator
Laboratory Associate
Patient Access Rep- Call Center

To apply and to find more open positions, visit NorthShore’s Careers page and start your health care career today! 

Many other hospital employers regularly post jobs on Handshake, so remember to complete your Handshake profile!   There are over 900 employers with active postings who are looking to hire DePaul students right now! Meet with your Health Care & Science Career Advisor to make sure you are showcasing the skills and experiences employers are looking for. 

Key takeaways:

  • NorthShore University HealthSystem is one of the major hospital and health care systems in the Chicago area
  • NorthShore employs over 10,000 people and is currently hiring!
  • Nursing students, recent graduates and alumni should visit NorthShore’s Careers page to view and apply for current openings

 

Updated 7/10/20

Given the rapid changes associated with the pandemic, we will be regularly sharing reporting trends in hiring sectors across the Chicago area in the Health Care & Science career community. 

This week, we’re looking at Health Care & Science industry employers actively recruiting on Handshake: 

Remember the importance of completing your Handshake profile so employers can proactively reach out to you!   There are over 900 employers with active postings who are looking to hire DePaul students right now! Meet with your Health Care & Science Career Advisor to make sure you are showcasing the skills and experiences employers are looking for. 

Key takeaways:

  • Over 900 companies are currently hiring on Handshake!  Complete your Handshake profile so they can contact you!
  • Find open positions in Health Care & Science industries in government, large companies and startups.
  •  Meet with your Health Care & Science Career Advisor for advice in your job search process!

 

Updated 6/24/2020

What can I do with a passion for health care besides clinical professions?  One idea is to consider a career in healthcare administration.   Health care is a business and, like every other business, it needs good management to keep it running smoothly.  One area of increasing importance is electronic health records (EHR)- these are used for tracking patient visits, medical histories, recording laboratory results, tracking insurance and payment information and providing preventative health education.  Professionals who manage EHR may be called Health Information Technicians, Medical Records Technicians, Health Services Managers or Medical Coding Specialists.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health information technician and related jobs are expected to grow 11% in the next 5-8 years.  As the US older adult population ages, the BLS expects demand to continue to increase for professionals to manage increasingly-complex electronic health records.   Vault recommends being hands-on and organized, and also indicates that the hiring outlook is higher than average for aspiring health information technicians.  According to EMSI, 84% of health information technician postings in Illinois in 2019-2020 required 0-3 years of experience, so many positions are appropriate for recent college graduates.  

Find health information positions at hospitals, medical practices, city/state health departments, insurance companies and EHR platform providers.  Some of the major EHR platform providers include:

–Epic (you have probably used their platform MyChart at your most recent medical appointment)
–Cerner
–Allscripts

Health care management will continue to remain important through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, so explore a career in this growing field today!

Key takeaways:

  • Turn your passion for health sciences into a career in health care administration
  • Health Information Technologists manage the large volumes of data in health care through Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Health Information Technology and related fields are expected to grow by 11% in the next 5-8 years; 84% of recently posted positions require 0-3 years of experience
  • Look for positions at hospitals, medical practices, health departments, insurance companies and EHR platform providers

 

Updated: 6/12/2020

Environmental Science and Sustainability

What can I do with a passion for environmental science or studies? One way is to turn your interests into a career in sustainability. What does this mean? According to UCLA, it is developing operating processes to meet the needs of present users with deep concern for future generations– especially as it relates to natural resource management.  Sustainability practices “support ecological, human and economic health and vitality… presuming that resources are finite and should be used wisely.” Put another way, sustainability “is about our children and our grandchildren, and the world we will leave them.”  

According to DePaul’s Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network, several DePaul alumni work in sustainability or related industries. Job titles include:

  • Atmospheric Scientist, Grants Officer for a sustainability department at a large nonprofit
  • Sustainability Manager for a food services company
  • Project Lead for a plant and chemicals company
  • Geospatial Engineer for a wildlife conservation organization 
  • Project Manager for a sustainable software company 
  • Volunteer Services for an arboretum 

All DePaul students and alumni should join the ASK network to connect with alums in these fields and others! 

Explore your career in sustainability today!  Here are some internships and jobs currently live on Handshake:


Search for more positions on Handshake here! Filter by employer industry or use keywords like “sustainability” or “environmental” (or “sustainability” + “project manager”) to explore more related positions.  

Our Health Care & Science Career Community Advisor, Betsy Cahill, has a background in environmental studies and experience working in the environmental sustainability and clean energy fields.  She would love to talk with you more about various career paths – make an advising appointment today!

Environmental resources continue to be valuable and disappearing, so it is up to the next generation of sustainability professionals to ensure our natural resources are efficiently managed for years to come! 

Key Takeaways:

  • “Sustainability” means working efficiently with limited natural resources to support many facets of health and economics
  • Many DePaul alumni work in sustainability fields, and you can connect with them through the ASK network. 
  • Handshake also includes many jobs in sustainability fields!  Use keywords or search by industry to explore further. 

 

This Week’s Hiring Trends: Education, Nonprofit and Government

Updated 8/5/2020

In the past week, we have seen trend updates in the Teaching & Instruction employment sectors. According to the most recent Emsi data in Illinois, the top companies posting jobs are Teach For America, VIPKID, and Ef Education First, Inc. The top three posted occupations are Postsecondary Teachers, Preschool Teachers, and Tutors/Instructors. The top three posted job titles are English Teachers, Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, and Tutors. If any of these types of occupations are of interest to you, consider using these as keywords to narrow down your job or internship search. The top three industries that are hiring according to Emsi are Administrative & Support, Educational Services, and Healthcare & Social Assistance. There are currently 1,267 K-12 Education jobs posted on Handshake alone!

Check out these active opportunities on Handshake: 

If you’re looking for a career in teaching and instruction, consider seeking opportunities that can broaden your hard skills to make you a competitive candidate. According to Emsi data, the top three hard skills for this industry are special education, preschool education, and language arts. Additional hard schools that appear frequently in job postings include lesson planning, online teaching, and curriculum development. Additionally, the top soft skills are teaching, mentorship communications, and leadership. If you want to learn how to highlight these types of skills on your resume or cover letter, make a career advising appointment today! 

Key Takeaways

  • The top hard skills for a career in education are communications, investigation, and detail oriented.
  • There are currently 1,267 K-12 Education jobs posted on Handshake!
  • The top three posted occupations within teaching and instruction industry in Illinois are Postsecondary Teachers, Preschool Teachers, and Tutors/Instructors.

Updated 7/24/2020

In the past week, we have seen trend updates in the Law Enforcement & Public Policy employment sectors. According to the most recent Emsi data in Illinois, the top companies posting jobs are Federal Bureau of Investigation, State of Illinois, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The top three posted occupations are Compliance Officers, Detectives and Criminal Investigators, and Private Detectives.The top three posted job titles are Special Agents, Regulatory Analysts, and Regulatory Specialists. If any of these types of occupations are of interest to you, consider using these as keywords to narrow down your job or internship search. The top two industries that are hiring according to Emsi are Public Administration and Manufacturing. There are currently 122 Legal & Law Enforcement jobs posted on Handshake alone.

Check out these active opportunities on Handshake: 

If you’re looking for a career in Law Enforcement, consider seeking opportunities that can broaden your hard skills to make you a competitive candidate. According to Emsi data, the top three hard skills for this industry are auditing, law enforcement, and Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance). Additionally, the top three soft skills are communications, investigation, and detail oriented. If you want to learn how to highlight these types of skills on your resume or cover letter, make a career advising appointment today! 

Key Takeaways

  • The top soft skills for a career in law enforcement are communications, investigation, and detail oriented.
  • There are currently 122 active Legal & Law Enforcement job postings on Handshake! 

Updated 7/17/2020

In the past week, we have seen trend updates in the Nonprofit & Fundraising employment sectors. According to the most recent EMSI data in Illinois, the top posted titles include Development Officers,Executive Directors, and Grants Managers. If any of these types of occupations are of interest to you, consider using these as keywords to narrow down your job or internship search. The top two industries that are hiring are Educational Services, Information, Health Care and Social Assistance. 

Of the postings reported on through Emsi, 100% require a bachelor’s degree, 28% require a master’s degree, and 1% require a Ph.D. or a professional degree. This information may be beneficial if you are considering grad school and/or a career in this field.

On Handshake starting 30 days ago, nonprofit is the second highest industry in terms of active job postings. There are 322 new jobs and 245 internships posted on Handshake alone.

Check out these active opportunities on Handshake: 

If you’re looking for a career in nonprofit and fundraising, consider emphasizing your soft skills to make you a competitive candidate. According to Emsi data, the top soft skills for these industries are communications, leadership, and management. If you want to learn how to highlight these types of skills on your resume or cover letter, make a career advising appointment today! 

Key Takeaways

  • The top soft skills for a career in fundraising are communications, leadership, and management
  • There are currently 567 active nonprofit job/internship postings on Handshake! 

Updated 7/2/2020

In the past week, we have seen updates regarding roles in the Museum & Cultural Institution sectors. According to the most recent EMSI data, in Illinois the top posted occupations include Librarians, Curators, Museum Technicians & Conservators, and Archivists. Additionally, some of the top posted job titles are College Facultys, Program Directors, and Technician Supervisors. If any of these occupations or titles are of interest to you, consider using these as keywords to narrow down your job or internship search. The top five industries that are hiring are Educational Services, Information, and Public Administration. 

Of the postings reported on through Emsi, 100% require a bachelor’s degree, 45% require a master’s degree, and 5% require a Ph.D. or a professional degree. This information may be beneficial if you are considering grad school and/or a career in this field.

On Handshake starting 30 days ago, nonprofit is the third highest industry in terms of active job postings. There are 273 new jobs and 239 internships posted on Handshake alone.

Check out these active opportunities on Handshake: 

If you’re looking for a career in Museums and Cultural Institutions, consider building your hard skills to make you a competitive candidate. According to Emsi data, the top hard skills for these industries are Collections, Library Science, and Cataloguing.If you are looking to build or already have these skills and want to learn how to highlight them on your resume or cover letter, make a career advising appointment today! 

Key Takeaways

  • The top hard skills for a career in Museums and Cultural Institutions are Collections, Library Science, and Cataloguing.
  • Employers within Museums and Cultural Institutions are looking for candidates to have hard skills in Collections, Library Science, and Cataloguing.
  • There are currently 512 active nonprofit job/internship postings on Handshake!

Updated 6/24/2020

In this past week, we have seen a few updates regarding the government and public policy job sectors. According to recent EMSI data, in Illinois the top posted occupations are

Compliance Officers, Urban and Regional Planners, Labor Relations Specialists, and Economists. Additionally, the top posted job titles are Actuarial Analysts, Regulatory Analysts, and Regulatory Specialists. If you are searching for a job or internship in these fields, try using those position titles/keywords to narrow your search. The top five industries that are hiring for these types of roles are Finance and Insurance, Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services, Manufacturing, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services, and Public Administration.

On Handshake, Government – Local, State & Federal industry is in the top three for new jobs YTD. There are 2,089 new jobs posted on Handshake, which is a 38% increase from 2019. 

Check out these active postings on Handshake:

If you’re looking into a career in Government & Public Policy, it may be helpful to know the types of hard skills they might be looking for. The top three hard skills in the aforementioned types of occupations from EMSI have been Auditing, Statistics, and Underwriting. If you’re not sure how to convey those skills in a resume, cover letter, or interview, chat with one of our career advisors for guidance! 

Key Takeaways

  • Looking for a teaching job? Check out these organizations currently hiring: U.S. District Court, U.S. Government Accountability Office, and Inter-American Foundation
  • Employers in Teaching & Instruction are looking for these three hard skills: Auditing, Statistics, and Underwriting
  • There are currently 2,089 new job postings on Handshake alone!

 

Updated: 6/12/2020

Teaching & Instruction

In this past week, we have seen a few updates regarding the teaching and instruction job sectors. According to recent EMSI data, in Illinois the top posted occupations are Postsecondary Teachers and Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education. Additional top posted job titles are English Teachers, Tutors, Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, and Adjunct Faculty. If you are searching for a job or internship in these fields, try using those position titles/keywords to narrow your search. Additionally, the top three industries that are hiring for these types of roles are Administrative & Support and Waste Management & Remediation Services, Educational Services and Healthcare/Social Assistance. 

Handshake shows the top industry with active jobs as:

  • K-12 Education with 1481 jobs.
  • Basis Charter Schools, Distinctive Schools, and Urbana School District all have active job postings.

Check out these active postings on Handshake:


If you’re looking into a career in Teaching & Instruction, it may be helpful to know the types of hard skills they might be looking for. The top three hard skills in the aforementioned types of postings from EMSI have been Special Education, Preschool Education, and Language Arts.

If you’re not sure how to convey those skills in a resume, cover letter, or interview, chat with one of our career advisors for guidance! 

Key Takeaways

  • Looking for a teaching job? Check out these organizations currently hiring: Basis Charter Schools, Distinctive Schools, and Urbana School District
  • Employers in Teaching & Instruction are looking for these three hard skills: Special Education, Preschool Education, and Language Arts
  • There are currently 1481 job postings for K-12 Education on Handshake alone!

 

This Week’s Hiring Trends: Media, Communication, Arts & Entertainment

Updated 7/2/2020

Given the rapid changes associated with the pandemic, we will be regularly sharing reporting trends in hiring sectors across the Chicagoland area in the Media, Communication, Arts, and Entertainment career community. This week, we’re focusing on trends in Advertising & Public Relations.  

This week’s Key Take-aways

  • Public Relations, Digital Marketing, & Strategic Planning are the top hard skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up in job postings 15% of the time for Public Relations, 12% for digital marketing, and 12% for strategic planning.
  • Communications, Management, & Sales are the top soft skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up 64% of the time for communications, 39% for management, and 36% for sales
  • 21% of postings require 0-1 years of experience. 
  • Oracle, Abbvie, & MarketCrossing are the top companies posting. 

According to EMSI, the number of active job postings for Advertising & PR have declined by nearly 31% from June 2020. The decline in roles has been consistent for the last week.  Public Relations, Digital Marketing, & Strategic Planning are the top hard skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up in job postings 15% of the time for Public Relations, 12% for digital marketing, and 12% for strategic planning. Communications, Management, & Sales are the top soft skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up 64% of the time for communications, 39% for management, and 36% for sales. 21% of postings require 0-1 years of experience. Oracle, Abbvie, & Marketcrossing are the top companies posting.

The DePaul Career Center is here to help you reach your career goals. Check out our Summer 2020 Programming Calendar to get information on programs to help your job search during a pandemic, upskill, and more!  Meet with your Media, Arts, Communications, & Entertainment Career Advisor to make sure you are showcasing the skills and experiences employers are looking for. 

 

 

Updated 6/24/2020

Given the rapid changes associated with the pandemic, we will be regularly sharing reporting trends in hiring sectors across the Chicagoland area in the Media, Communication, Arts, and Entertainment career community. This week, we’re focusing on trends in Journalism, Entertainment, & Production.

This week’s Key Takeaways

  • Journalism, Copywriting, & Adobe Photoshop are the top hard skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up in job postings 30% of  the time for Journalism, 28% for copywriting, and 14% for Adobe Photoshop.
  • Opportunities for Copywriters include 1,369 opportunities, 290 for videographers, and 167 for sales photographers. 
  • Communications, Writing, & Editing are the top soft skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up 61% of the time for communications, 38% for writing, and 32% for editing. 

According to EMSI, the number of active job postings for Journalism, Entertainment, & Production declined by nearly 31% from May 2019 to May 2020. While postings have declined,  It is encouraging to note that 33% of openings in Journalism, Entertainment, & Production only require 0-1 years of experience. Similarly, 18% of openings are listed as entry-level positions, with no experience listed. Journalism, Copywriting, & Adobe Photoshop are the top hard skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up in job postings 30% of  the time for Journalism, 28% for copywriting, and 14% for Adobe Photoshop. 

When it comes to recruiting at DePaul specifically, remember the importance of completing your Handshake profile so employers can proactively reach out to you! Check out this article for tips on how to woo recruiters. We’ve  also recently launched a Career Community Linkedin Group to stay connected! We’d love to have you join!  Meet with your Media, Communication, Arts, and Entertainment Advisor to talk about career opportunities! 

 


Given the rapid changes associated with the pandemic, we will be regularly sharing reporting trends in hiring sectors across the Chicagoland area in the Media, Communication, Arts, and Entertainment career community. This week, we’re focusing on trends in Advertising & Public Relations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Public Relations, Digital Marketing & Strategic Planning are the top hard skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up in job postings around 12-15% of the time.
  • Opportunities for Research Analysts (Life, Physical, and Social Science), Marketing Coordinators, and Marketing Managers lead the pack at 19,831 positions in the Chicagoland area.  
  • Employers, such as Vizion Group, Welcome Wagon, and Tribune Media Company are proactively connecting with DePaul students on Handshake. Make an appointment with your Media, Communication, Arts, and Entertainment Advisor or Ambassador today to make sure your profile stands out to top employers! 
  • Nexxt, Illinois.gov,, Employmentcrossing, and Learn4good are reported by Emsi to be the top posting sources.

According to EMSI, across the domains of Advertising & Public Relations, the number of active job postings declined by nearly 31% from May 2019 to May 2020. While postings have declined,  It is encouraging to note that 21% of openings in Advertising & PR only require 0-1 years of experience, which is great news for 2020 grads. Similarly, 20% of openings are listed as entry-level positions, with no experience listed. Public Relations, Digital Marketing & Strategic Planning are the top hard skills to showcase in your resume with the frequency of these skills showing up in job postings around 12-15%. 

  • When it comes to recruiting at DePaul specifically, remember the importance of completing your Handshake profile so employers can proactively reach out to you!
  • On Handshake there are nearly 1,500 employers in the Advertising, PR, and Marketing Industry. These are a part of the over 900 employers with active postings who are looking to hire DePaul students right now!
  • Meet with your Media, Communication, Arts, and Entertainment Advisor or Ambassador to make sure you are showcasing the skills and experiences employers are looking for.