| CAREERS FOR GRADUATES |
There are many different career options available for CCIT graduates. Below is a sample of types of positions that CCIT graduates may go on to.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list as there are many other careers available. Many positions require additional education or experience.
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Newspaper/News Services |
Advertising and Marketing |
- Columnist
- Print Journalist*
- Productions Assistant
- Reviewer (e.g. Book Reviewer)
- Editor
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- Advertising Account Executive*
- Advertising Copywriter*
- Account Manager
- Art Director*
- Copywriter
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Magazines |
Public Relations/Business Communication |
- Editorial Assistant
- Researcher
- Copy Editor
- Layout Coordinator
- Production Assistant
- Promotions Specialist
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- Community Relations Professional
- Communications Specialist*
- Corporate Trainer*
- Fundraiser*
- Media Relations Officer
- Project Manager*
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Photography |
New Media and Computers |
- Director Photography*
- Freelance Photographer
- News Photographer
- Commercial Photographer
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- Computer Trainer*
- Graphic Designer*
- Multimedia Developer*
- Web Developer*
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Film |
Publishing |
- Agent*
- Cinematographer
- Director*: Film, Video, Theatre
- Film Editor*
- Producer*
- Special Effects Technician*
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- Assistant Editor
- Copywriter
- Editorial Assistant
- Indexer
- Promotion Manager
- Proofreader
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Radio/ Audio |
Communication Science |
- Announcer*
- Music Director
- News Director
- Production Manager
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- Audiologist*
- Blogger
- Sign Language Interpreter*
- Speech-Language Pathologist*
- Speech Researcher
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Audiovisual and Multimedia |
Other |
- AV Director
- Producer*
- AV Technician
- AV Writer
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- Art/ Music Therapist*
- Arts Administrator*
- Community Worker*
- Human Resources Specialist*
- Interpreter*
- Lawyer*
- Lobbyist*
- Politician
- Technical Writer*
- Translator*
- Sound Technician*
- Technical Director
- Writer-Producer
- Researcher
- Teacher/Professor*
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Television and Video |
- Broadcasting Technician*
- Film and TV Crew*
- Media Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Production Assistant
- Research Director
- Sales Manager
- Scriptwriter
- Set Designer*
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Note: career profiles for many of the above jobs are available in the Career Centre. Those marked with an asterisk(*) can be viewed using Career Cruising, a Canadian electronic career guide available through your Career Centre account. |
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| Note: career profiles for many of the above jobs are available in the Career Centre. Those marked with an asterisk(*) can be viewed using Career Cruising, a Cdn. electronic career guide available in the Centre |
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WHO EMPLOYS CCIT GRADUATES?
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- Advertising/ Marketing agencies
- Consulting firms
- Corporations
- Educational institutions
- Entertainment Industry
- Government
- Newspapers and Magazines
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- Nonprofit associations
- Graphic Design Firms
- Health/Medical/Hospitals
- Labour Unions
- Multimedia firms
- Private Sector (e.g., Public relations)
- Self-employed/freelance
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SKILLS DEVELOPED BY CCIT MAJORS
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- Application of theoretical knowledge in practical settings
- Attention to details
- Compare works of Media Art
- Conduct research on IT
- Create multimedia documents
- Create entertaining and persuasive messages
- Create powerful images with sight, sound, motion & words (nonverbal communication)
- Critical analysis of media
- Decision making
- Demonstrate creativity and artistic expression
- Design websites and other media forms
- Develop a portfolio
- Editing skills
- Evaluate ideas and research
- Evaluate information and sources
- Gather information and data
- Graphic prototyping
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- Inter-cultural communication skills
- Interpreting cultures
- IT skills – Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Flash Basic, Final Cut Pro 4, Photoshop Elements, Adobe: Illustrator, InDesign, Go-Live, iMovie, QuickTime Pro, IDVD, QuickTime VR, BBEdit
- Practical skills in using camcorder, digital camera, and tripod
- Organize information/materials
- Plan and manage Problem solving
- Production skills for photography
- Present theories/ideas/ specific viewpoints
- Synthesize information
- Work with deadlines
- Work independently
- Work in teams / small groups
- Write for a wide variety of purposes and audiences
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| SAMPLE JOB LISTINGS FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS/RECENT GRADUATES |
Below is a sample of the types of positions that have recently been posted with the Career Centre for graduating students or recent graduates. To access full-time opportunities (for up to two years after graduation), you must first attend an orientation. Drop by or call us at 905-828-5451 for more information.
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Communications Writer and Communications Officer, Bluegenesis |
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Media/Writing Communications Specialist, Toronto Conservation Authority |
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Public Relations and Communication Manager, Textile Museum of Canada |
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Assistant Production Editor, Canada Law Book Inc |
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Graphic Design Artist/Designer, First Media Group, Inc |
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Program Coordinator, Living Arts Centre |
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Director of Student Services, Student’s Administrative Council, UofT |
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Writer, Google |
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Publications Assistant, Canadian Shareowner |
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Project Coordinator- Artwork/Print, Kik Corporation |
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Script Writer, IPSOS-ASI Ltd. |
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Technical Recruiter, Computer Horizons Canada |
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Online Media Design, YYZ Pictures |
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Creative Art Director, Cantos Cadre |
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New Media Programmer, Corus Entertainment |
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Communications Assistant, Credit Valley Conservation
Technical Writer, Fast Canadian Enterprises Ltd.
Graphic Designer, TECHTAP
Graphic Designer, Virtual Team Builders
Creative Blogger, Virtual Team Builders
Public Affairs Officer, Flagship Solutions
Health Writer, Jack Digital Productions Inc.
Marketing Copywriter, Questrade |
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| HOW TO GET EXPERIENCE |
Start early by seeking relevant summer, part-time and volunteer opportunities that will help you gain experience and develop the skills that employers want. Below is a sample of the types of temporary positions that have recently been posted with the Career Centre. To access the summer, part-time, temporary and volunteer postings, register with the Career Centre Online.
Don't forget about U of T Mississauga alumni!
Check out our Career Connections page, to read profiles of UTM alumni who have studied in this area, find out about their career path and how their experiences have affected their career direction. Examples of CCIT alumni include Accountant Executive at Salesforce, Brand Manager with Tech4Kids Toys and iLearning Specialist at McGraw Hill Ryerson, just to name a few. Some alumni are willing to talk directly to UTM students; make an appointment with a Career Counsellor to discuss. |
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| Volunteer Positions |
Part-Time Positions |
- Design Editor, Jargon Magazine
- Research Intern, Honeycomb Worldwide Inc.
- Grant Writer, Habitat For Humanity Brampton
- Editorial Intern, Descent Magazine
- Editorial Board, The Black Business and Professional Association
- Website Editor and Technical Writer, Diner Tech Corporation
- Volunteer, MB Media Productions
- Swap Meet Volunteer, SWAPSITY
- Social Media Marketing Volunteer, SWAPSITY
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- Copy Editor-Writer, Canadian Shareowner
- Freelance Article Writer, Metropolitan Drug Awareness Guid
- Media Analyst, Ministry of the Cabinet Office
- Broadcast Assistant (Videographer), Cruise Services International
- Enhancer, The Toronto Sun Publishing Company
- Video Archivist, The Discovery Channel
- Editorial Intern, Toronto Life Guide
- Desktop Publishing/Website Maintenance, Quanta Developments
- News Editor, Gaming Ottawa
- Writer, Gaming Ottawa
- Webmaster, Air Pollution Coalition
- Writer/Journalist, Arosa Media
- Publication Designer, Varsity Publications Ltd.
- Freelance Writer, Sheknows
- Web Maintenance, Mind Body and Soul Self Help Support Centre
- International Programs Research Unit, Journalists for Human Rights
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| Work-Study |
Summer Positions |
Previous postings have included:
- Digital Film Editor, Residence
- Media Officer, Student Centre
- Student Centre Marketing Rep
- Communications Rep, Student Affairs
- Website Development Coordinator, Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Toronto
- Communications Assistant, U of T Centre for Environment
- Media Assistant, U of T Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies
- Graphic Designer and Illustrator, U of T Department and Centre for the Study of Religion
- Multimedia Centre Coordinator, U of T Student Life
- Electronic Research Assistant, U of T Mississauga Library
- Digital Imaging & Slide Assistant, Dept. Fine Art
- Secondary School Liaison, CCIT
- Marketing Assistant, Career Centre
- Web Page Designer, Dept. of Sociology
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- Editorial, Marketing and Info-Tech Intern, Green Teacher
- Advertising Manager, Planet Publications, Inc.
- Marketing Manager, Inventmode
- Campus Marketing and Promotions Manager, Offshoot Communications
- Communications Assistant, Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre
- Communications & Copywriting Support, Bell Canada
- Associate IT Support & Hardware Tech, Bell Canada
- Associate Graphic Designer, Bell Canada
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| Extern Job Shadowing Program |
Previous Placements:
- Editor/Writer/Creator, Stouffville Free Press
- Publisher/Editor, Teach Magazine
- Creative Director, Advertising, Black Cat Communications
- Translator, Translation Bureau, Public Works & Government Services Canada
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Internships
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| Featured/Published Work |
Have your work featured in different mediums (e.g., print, web, etc).
The Medium – U of T Mississauga’s student newspaper
Have you thought of writing or submitting photography to the Medium? It’s a great way to have your work published and a piece to add to your future portfolio.
Have your work featured in Adbusters. Adbusters is a global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, students, educators and entrepreneurs who want to advance the new social activist movement of the information age. For submission guidelines, see web site. |
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Create a Portfolio
To market your skills and knowledge gained as a CCIT student, select a few research papers, web assignments or group projects to illustrate your technical (i.e., computer) and writing skills. You can make mention of the relevance of your portfolio in your cover letter and consider sharing a significant project you have worked on during an interview.
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| RESOURCES |
| Career Centre Library Resources: |
Web Links: |
- Career Cruising
- Great Jobs for Communication Majors
- Careers for Culture Lovers...
- Careers for Writers...
- Careers for Music Lovers...
- Careers in Culture Series
- Breaking into Film
- Creative Careers in Music
- Careers by Design
- Careers in Marketing
- Career Information Binders
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Career Centre Library Videos:
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Career Centre Panel Packages: |
- Careers in Writing and Communications (2004)
- Focus on: Careers in Media and Communication (2001)
- Focus on Publishing (2003)
- Careers in Film Industry (1998)
- Human Resources Panel of Speaker (2002, 2003)
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| The Career Centre Resource Library is located in DV 3094. For more information please visit us, call 905-828-5451 or e-mail: careers.utm@utoronto.ca |
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What's your next step? Take a look at our Sample Career Plan to see suggested steps that you can take towards developing your career-work search plan. Check our Events calendar regularly for upcoming career related events (we offer several networking events and panels throughout the year). Watch for our Get Experience Fair (held annually in September), the Graduate and Professional School Fair (held annually in late September or early October), and the Summer Job Fair (held annually in January).
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