Communication Studies Alumni Occupations
(By Emphasis)
Organizational and Professional Communication
(Public Relations/Organizational Communication at time of study)
First job after graduation
1. Recreation
2. Advertising Sales at TV station
3. Sales Training Specialist
4. CenturyTel
6.Menard’s Management Program
7. Rehabilitation Services Counselor (Vocational Rehab.)
8. Public Relations at Mall of America
9. Enterprise Rent a Car
11. Customer Service Manager at TJ Maxx
12. Import Specialist @ Target Corporation
14. Student Finance Advisor
15. Communication Consultant, Mayo Clinic
16. Coordinator at Technical College
17. Insurance Sales
18. Quality Software Engineer
19. Recruiter for Employment Agency
20. Bank Finance, Wells Fargo
21. Bank Teller
22. Bartender
23. Client Development Coordinator
24. Assistant Aquatics Director-YMCA
26. Marketing Coordinator for Consulting Firm
27. Wells Fargo Mortgage Banking
29. Special Education Teacher
30. Program Supervisor for Recreation & Aquatics Programs
31. Sales
32. Bartender
33. Cocktail Server
34. Recruiting/Admin. For Ins. Agency
36. Marketing/Sales Assistant
Current job
1. Volunteer Coordinator
2. Pharmaceutical Sales
3. Consumer Banking Sales Coordinator
4. CenturyTel P.R. Coordinator
6. Menard’s Management program
7. Self employed as Interpreter and Innkeeper
8. P.R. Coordinator at Mall of America
9. Management Trainee at ERAC
11. Operations Manager at TJ Maxx
12. Import Specialist @ Target Corporation
14. Student Finance Advisor
15. Senior Account Executive at a P.R. Firm
16. Graduate Student
17. Retail Store Manager
18. Quality Software Engineer, Lead
19. Marketing Coordinator for a College
20. Bank Finance, Minnesota 1st
21. Training Coordinator
22. Bartender
23. Marketing & Business Develop. Coordinator
24. Assistant Aquatics Director-YMCA
26. Marketing Coordinator for Consulting Firm
27. Admission Representative for ITT Technical College
29. Special Education Teacher
30. Development Assistant for Multi-Arts Center
31. Annuity Wholesaler for Allstate Financial
32. Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
33. Account Coordinator for an Assoc. Mgmt. Co.
34. Office Mgr./Tech. Coord./Dir. of Client Relations for
Ins. Agency
38. (no response)
39. None (internship)
40. Marketing/Fundraising Specialist for Non-Profit
42. Seminar Planner
43. Dance Instructor/Company Director at Dance School
45. Payroll Assistant
46. Hall Director
48. Advertising Account Rep.
49. IKON Office Solutions – Sales
50. Manager of a Small Business
51. Door-to-Door Sales
53. Manager at Abercrombie & Fitch
55. Alice in Dairyland, WI’s Agricultural Ambassador
56. The Frantz Group, Direct Marketing Account Exec.
57. Enrollment Counselor
58. Human resources
60. Marketing Consultant
61. Curator of Education
63. Admin. Assist./Mental Health Worker @ Mental Health
Facility
64. Marketing Communications Coord. For Select Comfort
66. Hotel Operations
68. Teacher
71. Human resources Asst.
73. Marketing/Communication Coordinator
74. Lands’ End Communication Coordinator
77. (None listed)
78. Marketing Consultant
81. Sales, 3M
82. Personal Concierge
83. Management
84. Waiter
87. PR/Accounting
88. Merchandising, Target Corporation
89. Receptionist for Advertising Agency
90. Sales
91. PR Account Coordinator for PR/Advertising Agency
92. Grant Coordinator, Community Relations
93. Paid Intern
36. Senior Sales Assistant
38. Business to Business Marketing Co.
39. Graduate Assistant
40. Stay-at-Home Dad/Consultant (PR/Fundraising)
42. HomeStore Opening Project Leader
43. Dance Instructor/Company Director at Dance School
45. Payroll Assistant
46. Marketing Assistant @ Pepsi-Cola & Freelance
Photographer
48. Stay @ Home Mom
49. IKON Office Solutions - Sales
50. Manager of a Small Business
51. Inside Sales @ Direct Supply
53. Media Representative at Famous Footwear
55. Marketing Communications Manager
56. Director of Sales, Woodfield Suites Hotel
57. Communications Specialist
58. Human resources
60. Marketing Consultant
61. Curator of Education
63. Admin. Assist./Mental Health Worker @ Mental Health
Facility
64. Marketing Communications Coord. For Select Comfort
66. Human Resources Manager
68. Teacher
71. Specialty Laboratory Assistant
73. Assistant VP/Marketing/Comm. Director
74. Teacher
77. (None listed)
78. Marketing Consultant
81. Sales, 3M
82. Personal Concierge & Receptionist @ an Aveda Salon
83. Management
84. Technical Recruiter
87. PR/Accounting
88. Merchandise Coordinator, Target Corporation
89. Merchandise Coordinator, Target Headquarters
90. Admissions Representative
91. PR Account Coordinator for PR/Advertising Agency
95. Customer Service Supervisor, Schweser Study Program
98. Customer Service Rep.
99. Customer relations Manager @ a Spa
100. Consultant
102. Golf Foundation of WI (Non-profit)
103. Marketing Coordinator, Reebok
107. Membership Director for an Association
108. Account Executive, Special Events Firm
112. Marketing Assistant
114. Marketing/PR for a Homebuilder
115. News Photographer
116. Assistant Manager at Target Corporation
118. Weekend Producer at TV Station
119. Import Coordinator at Target Headquarters
120. Green Bay Packers Public Relations Season-Long Intern
122. Proofreader/Editor at a Marketing Firm
123. Great Lakes Higher Education
124. Admin. Asst.
125. Lutheran Brotherhood/Mutual Fund Transfer Agent
127. Selling Ads for Local TV Station (WXOW 19)
129. Marketing/Comm. for Buttenwood Technology Group
131. Account Executive @ Recruiting & Job Placement Firm
133. State Farm Insurance
135. Agent
139. Customer Service at Patagonia
140. Miller Brewing Co.
92. Grant Coordinator, Community Relations
93. Paid Intern
95. Customer Service Supervisor, Schweser Study Program
98. Sales Rep. for an Envelope Mfg.
99. Customer relations Manager @ a Spa
100. senior Associate, BD Firm
102. Assistant Director of St. Norbert Fund
103. Unemployed (Recently quit job)
107. Membership Director for an Association
108. Account Executive, Special Events Firm
112. Account Executive – Advertising/P.O.S. Production
114. Marketing for a Software Co.
115. News Reporter
116. Assistant Manager at Target Corporation
118. Flight Attendant
119. Import Coordinator at Target Headquarters
120. Agency – PR Account Coordinator
122. Proofreader/Editor at a Marketing Firm
123. General electric Healthcare
124. E-Business Specialist
125. First Grade Teacher (got 2nd degree)
127. Selling Ads. For Newspaper
129. Marketing/Communications for Buttenwood
Technology Group
131. Account Executive @ Recruiting & Job Placement
Firm
133. State Farm Insurance
135. Admissions Representative
139. Student
140. UPS Business Development
Interpersonal Communication
25. Patient Care Coordinator – MPLS Children’s Hospital
41. Campaign Coordinator for Discovery World at Pier WI
47. Senior Therapist
54. Admin. Assoc. for Research Company
62. Retail Sales Associate
65. Graduate Assistant
70. Program Coordinator
75. Grocery Store
76. College Booking Agency
79. Customer Care Specialist
80. Manager
86. Internship with Health Organization
94. Expeditor/Account Manager, Website Develop. Co.
96. ESL Aide
104. Missionary
105. Missionary
106. Office Coordinator
109. Working with Developmentally Disabled Adults
117. Financial Services Associate at a Bank
121. Starbucks Coffee Co.
128. Marketing Admin. In Law Firm
132. Accounting
136. Management
137. UW-L Admissions Counselor
25. General Manager of two Bridal Shops
41. Campaign Coordinator for Discovery World at Pier
Wisconsin
47. Graduate Student/Practicum School Counselor
54. Meetings Coordinator/Syndicated Team Support
62. Direct sales Associate
65. Graduate Assistant
70. Graduate Teaching Assistant
75. Account Coordinator for Association Management Co.
76. Big Brothers/Big Sisters
79. Customer Care Specialist
80. Manager
86. (Applying for jobs)
94. Assistant to the Dean, Bryant & Stratton College
96. HR Generalist/Spanish Contact
104. Stay at Home Mom
105. Working for Cable Company
106. Office Coordinator
109. Working with Developmentally Disabled Adults
117. Mortgage Closing Supervisor at a Bank
121. Program Manager – Phone Center
128. Marketing Admin. In Law Firm
132. Accounting/Financial Advising
136. Management
137. Graduate School at Bethel Seminary
Broadcast and Digital Media
(Telecommunication at time of study)
5. Weekend News Anchor
10. Beer Cart at Golf Course
13. Television Reporter
28. TV Producer/Teaching Assist. (Grad. School)
35. Admissions Counselor/Assist. Coach @ University
44. Northwestern Mutual Rep.
52. Production Assistant
59. Sales Rep. for Northgate Health Club
69. TV Producer @ WKBT
72. News Producer @ TV Station
85. Master Control Operator in Television
97. Account Executive for NBC
101. Substitute Teacher
110. Evening Radio DJ at WRQT, 95.7 The Rock
113. Production Assistant, WBBH, Ft. Myers, FL
126. Riverfront, Inc., Assisting People with Disabilities
130. Writer/Producer @ WLUK-TV, Green Bay
141. News Photojournalist
5. Morning News Anchor
10. Audio Visual Department at Mayo Clinic
13. Television Reporter
28. Healthcare Technology Consultant
35. Admissions Counselor/Assist. Coach @ University
44. Restaurant/Food Services Trainer
52. Production Assistant
59. Physical Therapist Assistant (Going to Grad. School for
P.T.)
69. Teller – Financial Institution
72. Multi-Media Video Producer
85. General Manager/Owner of Radio Station
97. Account Executive for NBC
101. Filmmaker
110. Evening DJ & Promotions Director at WRQT
113. Property Manager/Apartment Community
126. Substitute Teacher/Tutor/Out of Work Actor
130. Writer/Producer @ WLUK-TV, Green Bay
141. Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
Advocacy and Communication Criticism
(Persuasion/Public Communication at time of study)
37. Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant
67. Management Trainee
111. Law Clerk (in Law School)
134. Retail Management
37. Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant
67. Marketing Coordinator
111. Law Clerk (in Law School)
134. Retail Management
Communication Studies Alumni Occupations
(By Location)
Location
La Crosse
Twin Cities
First job after graduation
1. Recreation
2. Advertising sales at TV station
3. Sales Training Specialist
4. CenturyTel
5. Weekend News Anchor
6. Menard’s Management Program
7. Rehabilitation Services Counselor
(Vocational Rehabilitation)
11. Customer Service Manager at TJ Maxx
16. Coordinator at Technical College
24. Assistant Aquatics Director – YMCA
35. Admissions Counselor/Assist. Coach @ University
42. Seminar Planner
50. Manager of a Small Business
52. Production Assistant
72. News Producer @ TV Station
95. Customer Service Supervisor, Schweser Study Prgrm.
110. Evening Radio DJ at WRQT, 95.7 The Rock
132. Accounting
133. State Farm Insurance
134. Retail Management
136. Management
140. Miller Brewing Co.
Current job
1. Volunteer Coordinator
2. Pharmaceutical Sales
3. Consumer Banking Sales Coordinator
4. CenturyTel P.R. Coordinator
5. Morning News Anchor
6. Menard’s Management program
7. Self employed as Interpreter and
Innkeeper
11. Operations Manager at TJ Maxx
16. Graduate Student
24. Assistant Aquatics Director – YMCA
35. Admissions Counselor/Assist. Coach @ University
42. HomeStore Opening Project Leader
50. Manager of a Small Business
52. Production Assistant
72. Multi-Media Video Producer
95. Customer Service Supervisor, Schweser Study Program
110. Evening DJ & Promotions Director at WRQT
132. Accounting/Financial Advising
133. State Farm Insurance
134. Retail Management
136. Management
140. UPS Business Development
8. Public Relations, Mall of America
9. Enterprise Rent A Car
12. Import Specialist at Target Corporation
19. Recruiter for Employee Agency
22. Bartender
23. Client Development Coordinator
26. Marketing Coordinator for Consulting Firm
8. P.R. Coordinator, Mall of America
9. Management Trainee, E RaC
12. Import Specialist at Target Corporation
19. Marketing Coordinator for a College
22. Bartender
23. Marketing & Business Development Coordinator
26. Marketing Coordinator for Consulting Firm
Rochester
Madison
27. Wells Fargo Mortgage Banking
29. Special Education Teacher
36. Marketing/Sales Assistant
59. Sales Rep. for Northgate Health Club
63. Admin. Assist./Mental Health Worker @ Mental
Health Facility
64. Marketing Communications Coord. For Select
Comfort
88. Merchandising, Target Corporation
89. Receptionist for Advertising Agency
90. Sales
92. Grant Coordinator, Community Relations
108. Account Executive, Special Events Firm
111. Law Clerk (in Law School)
116. Assistant Manager at Target Corporation
119. Import Coordinator at Target Headquarters
124. Admin. Asst.
125. Lutheran Brotherhood/Mutual Fund Transfer Agent
137. UW-L Admissions Counselor
138. Missionary in Dominican Republic
27. Admissions Rep. for Tech. College
29. Special Education Teacher
36. Senior Sales Assistant
59. Physical Therapist Assistant (Going to Grad. School for
P.T.)
63. Admin. Assist./Mental Health Worker @ Mental Health
Facility
64. Marketing Communications Coord. For Select Comfort
88. Merchandise Coordinator, Target Corporation
89. Merchandise Coordinator, Target Headquarters
90. Admissions Representative
92. Grant Coordinator, Community Relations
108. Account Executive, Special Events Firm
111. Law Clerk (in Law School)
116. Assistant Manager at Target Corporation
119. Import Coordinator at Target Headquarters
124. E-Business Specialist
125. First Grade Teacher (got 2nd degree)
137. Graduate School at Bethel Seminary
138. Missionary in Dominican Republic
20. Finance, Wells Fargo
21. Bank Teller
25. Patient Care Coordinator – MPLS Children’s Hospital
71. Human Resources Asst.
115. News Photographer
55. Alice in Dairyland, WI’s Agricultural Ambassador
56. The Frantz Group, Direct Marketing Account Exec.
67. Management Trainee
68. Teacher
70. Program Coordinator
77. (None listed)
83. Management
84. Waiter
86. Internship with Health Organization
87. PR/Accounting
97. Account Executive for NBC
104. Missionary
20. Finance, Minnesota 1st Bank
21. Training Coordinator
25. General Manager of two Bridal Shops
71. Specialty Laboratory Assistant
115. News Reporter
55. Marketing Communications Manager
56. Director of Sales, Woodfield Suites Hotel
67. Marketing Coordinator
68. Teacher
70. Graduate Teaching Assistant
77. (None listed)
83. Management
84. Technical Recruiter
86. (Applying for jobs)
87. PR/Accounting
97. Account Executive for NBC
104. Stay at Home Mom
Mondovi
Beaver Dam
Oshkosh
South Dakota
Iowa
Chicago
Tennessee
Texas
New York
California
Florida
Colorado
Ohio
Washington,
D.C.
Massachusetts
S. Carolina
Wausau
Green Bay
Eau Claire
105. Missionary
109. Working with Developmentally Disabled Adults
106. Office Coordinator
123. Great Lakes Higher Education
32. Bartender
62. Retail Sales Associate
96. ESL Aide
130. Writer/Producer @ WLUK-TV, Green Bay
10. Beer Cart at Golf Course
13. Television Reporter
118. Weekend Producer at TV Station
121. Starbucks Coffee Co.
14. Student Finance Advisor
15. Communication Consultant, Mayo Clinic
31. Sales
58. Human resources
78. Marketing Consultant
112. Marketing Assistant
105. Working for Cable Company
109. Working with Developmentally Disabled Adults
106. Office Coordinator
123. General Electric Healthcare
32. Asst. Food & Beverage Manager
62. Direct Sales Associate
96. HR Generalist/Spanish Contact
130. Writer/Producer @ WLUK-TV, Green Bay
10. Audio Visual Dept. at Mayo Clinic
13. Television Reporter
118. Flight Attendant
121. Program Manager – Phone Center
14. Student Finance Advisor
15. Senior Account Executive, P.R. Firm
31. Annuity Wholesaler for Allstate Financial
58. Human resources
78. Marketing Consultant
76. College Booking Agency
138. Missionary in Dominican Republic
127. Selling Ads for Local TV Station (WXOW 19)
128. Marketing Admin. In Law Firm
129. Marketing/Communications for Buttenwood
Technology Group
126. Riverfront, Inc., Assisting People with Disabilities
117. Financial Services Associate at a Bank
114. Marketing/PR for a Homebuilder
113. Production Assistant, WBBH, Ft. Myers, FL
98. Customer Service Rep.
107. Membership Director for an Association
103. Marketing Coordinator, Reebok
80. Manager
37. Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant
102. Golf Foundation of WI (Non-profit)
122. Proofreader/Editor at a Marketing Firm
141. News Photojournalist
17. Insurance Sales
76. Big Brothers/Big Sisters
138. Missionary in Dominican Republic
127. Selling Ads. For Newspaper
128. Marketing Admin. In Law Firm
129. Marketing/Communications for Buttenwood
Technology Group
126. Substitute Teacher/Tutor/Out of Work Actor
117. Mortgage Closing Supervisor at a Bank
114. Marketing for a Software Co.
113. Property Manager/Apartment Community
98. Sales Rep. for an Envelope Mfg.
107. Membership Director for an Association
103. Unemployed (Recently quit job)
80. Manager
37. Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant
102. Assistant Director of St. Norbert Fund
122. Proofreader/Editor at a Marketing Firm
141. Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
17. Retail Store Manager
112. Account Executive – Advertising/P.O.S. Production
Milwaukee
30. Program Supervisor for Recreation & Aquatics
Programs
33. Cocktail Server
34. Recruiting/Admin. For Ins. Agency
39. None (Internship)
40. Marketing/Fundraising Specialist for Non-Profit
41. Campaign Coordinator for Discovery World at Pier
Wisconsin
43. Dance Instructor/Company Director at Dance School
44. Northwestern Mutual Rep.
45. Payroll Assistant
46. Hall Director
47. Senior Therapist
48. Advertising Account Rep.
49. IKON Office Solutions – Sales
51. Door-to-Door Sales
57. Enrollment Counselor
60. Marketing Consultant
61. Curator of Education
74. Lands’ End Communication Coordinator
75. Grocery Store
79. Customer Care Specialist
82. Personal Concierge
91. PR Account Coordinator for PR/Advertising Agency
93. Paid Intern
94. Expeditor/Account Manager, Website Develop. Co.
100. Consultant
101. Substitute Teacher
120. Green Bay Packers PR Season-Long Intern
131. Account Executive @ Recruiting & Job Placement
Firm
139. Customer Service at Patagonia
Parts
Unknown
18. Quality Software Engineer
28. TV Producer/Teaching Assistant
38. (no response)
53. Manager at Abercrombie & Fitch
54. Admin. Assoc. for Research Company
65. Graduate Assistant
30. Development Assistant for Multi-Arts Center
33. Account Coordinator for an Assoc. Mgmt. Co.
34. Office Mgr./Tech. Coordinator/Director of Client
Relations for Ins. Agency
39. Graduate Assistant
40. Stay-at-Home Dad/Consultant (PR/Fundraising)
41. Campaign Coordinator for Discovery World at Pier
Wisconsin
43. Dance Instructor/Company Director at Dance School
44. Restaurant/Food Services Trainer
45. Payroll Assistant
46. Marketing Assistant @ Pepsi-Cola & Freelance
Photographer
47. Graduate Student/Practicum School Counselor
48. Stay @ Home Mom
49. IKON Office Solutions – Sales
51. Inside Sales @ Direct Supply
57. Communications Specialist
60. Marketing Consultant
61. Curator of Education
74. Teacher
75. Account Coordinator for Association Management Co.
79. Customer Care Specialist
82. Personal Concierge & Receptionist @ an Aveda Salon
91. PR Account Coordinator for PR/Advertising Agency
93. Paid Intern
94. Assistant to the Dean, Bryant & Stratton College
100. senior Associate, BD Firm
101. Filmmaker
120. Agency – PR Account Coordinator
131. Account Executive @ Recruiting & Job Placement
Firm
139. Student
18. Quality Software Engineer, Lead
28. Healthcare Technology Consultant
38. Business to Business Marketing Co.
53. Media Representative at Famous Footwear
54. Meetings Coordinator/Syndicated Team Support
65. Graduate Assistant
66. Hotel Operations
69. TV Producer @ WKBT
73. Marketing/Communication Coordinator
81. Sales, 3M
85. Master Control Operator in Television
99. Customer relations Manager @ a Spa
135. Agent
66. Human Resources Manager
69. Teller – Financial Institution
73. Assistant VP/Marketing/Comm. Director
81. Sales, 3M
85. General Manager/Owner of Radio Station
99. Customer relations Manager @ a Spa
135. Admissions Representative
How Alumni Got Their First Job
Procedure
Sent in Resume
Personal Connection
Resume and Personal Connection
Other
Other
*With the help of Dr. Rodrick
*Worked at the job site during college, and
gained an internally posted job
*Set up information interview with employer,
and employer created a position
*A temporary job resulting from job fair
*Career Fair
*Job fair
*Interned at job location
*On-Campus interview
*Recruiter
*Held job in other dept. and moved up
*Yahoo Hot Jobs
*Internship
*Part time job while still in school
*Internship at UW-L
Percent of Alumni
43.3 %
26.9 %
10.4 %
19.4 %
*Internship
*Worked there
*Temp. agency
*Internship
*Internship
*Internship
*God
*Internship
*Had job before I graduated
*Internship
*Extension from Internship
*Recruiter
*CraigsList.org