The NAB Education Foundation, in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA), is hosting their annual Career Day today, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton
Sponsored by Edge Technology Services, Career Day offers students and entry-level job seekers, as well as the experienced professional, the chance to meet with media industry professionals. Recruiters will be on hand to answer questions from anyone interested in job opportunities and internships within the industry.
"Career Day typically attracts over 1,500 attendees, and has expanded to include a 'Career Services' component that is particularly relevant given today's challenging job market," said NABEF President Marcellus Alexander.
"Our goal," he said, "is to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to network with broadcasting professionals and learn the tools necessary for career advancement."
The Career Services Center will provide résumé critiquing and one-on-one career coaching sessions to help prepare prospective employees for career advancement.
Career Day also features several informative sessions, including "Utilizing Social Networking Tools in Your Job Search," "Getting Back in the Job Search Game" and "Standing Out in a Competitive Market," that will provide job seekers with in-depth information and comprehensive tools to enhance their broadcasting careers.
Designed for experienced professionals, college students and entry-level job seekers, Career Day includes professionals from a variety of broadcast and media companies, including CBS News, Edge Communications, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc., LIN Television, McGraw-Hill Broadcasting, Oregon Association of Broadcasters, The Star Radio Group - WFLS/WWUZ/WWVB and Turner Broadcasting System Inc./CNN.
Admission is free, and open to both registrants and non-registrants of the NAB Show.