WASHINGTON -- The NAB Education Foundation, in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA), will host their annual Career Day in the Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom C on Wednesday, April 14 during the 2010 NAB Show. Sponsored by Edge Technology Services, Career Day will provide students and job seekers with the opportunity to meet with media industry professionals.
"The goal of Career Day is to provide job seekers with career advancement strategies and networking tools to enhance employment opportunities for the media industry leaders of tomorrow," said NABEF President Marcellus Alexander. "We are looking forward to another successful Career Day during this year's NAB Show."
Career Day will include a Career Advising and Career Services Center. The Advising Center will provide job seekers with one-on-one career coaching led by Cindy Weiner, a certified coach and consultant, focusing on topics such as resume critiquing and effective networking tools. Additionally, this year's Career Day will include several informative sessions at the Career Services Center. These sessions, titled Understanding and Presenting Your Biggest Assets: How to See YOU to an Employer, Taking Risks in Your Job Search, Open Highways and One Lane Roads: The Journey from Unemployment to Well Employed and Social Networking your way to a Job, will discuss career advancement strategies.
Designed for experienced professionals, college students and entry-level job seekers, Career Day will include professionals from a variety of broadcast and media companies, including Bonneville International, CNN/Turner Broadcasting, Entercom, Hubbard Broadcasting, PBS Las Vegas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and The Star Radio Group -- WFLS-FM Fredericksburg, VA/WWUZ-FM Bowling Green, VA/WVBX-FM Spotsylvania, VA. Recruiters will be on hand to answer questions from anyone interested in job opportunities and internships within the media industry. Admission is free, and open to both registrants and non-registrants of the NAB Show. Companies interested in reserving a booth at Career Day must complete the recruiter registration for available here. For additional information, contact Rumana Sultana at rsultana@nab.org, or visit the NABEF Web site.
About NABEF
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving broadcasters and the
public interest by supporting and advocating community service, diversity,
education and broadcasting issues and trends.
About the 2010 NAB Show
The NAB Show will take place 10-15 April, 2010 in Las Vegas (exhibits open 12 April). It is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. Complete details are available at www.nabshow.com.
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About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
