Whether you are using your Handshake account or attending a career fair, the College of Business is working to put you in the room with representatives from companies that want to hire JMU graduates. Your opportunity can also come from employers that visit the college to recruit or alumni that engage with you in the classroom and during student organization meetings.
92%
of the Class of 2025 (Aug '24 - May '25), had acheived a career outcome 6-months post graduation.
Career fairs
You can begin building important job search skills by participating in career-oriented events within the department and college and taking advantage of the JMU career fair.
A career fair gives you the chance to network, practice interview skills and gain industry knowledge in a less stressful environment than a typical one-on-one. As a job or internship seeker, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, make connections and discuss your skills and professional goals with employers who are excited to meet potential applicants.
Marketing Career and Networking Expo
Open to students at any stage of their marketing career journey, this event brings recruiters from local and regional organizations to campus to connect with talent in digital marketing, professional sales and beyond. Recruiters are here to share and discuss opportunities for internships, full-time roles, networking and mentorship. Marketing majors can aim to refine their elevator pitch, expand their network or secure their next internship or full-time role.
Career Possibilities:
- Account Manager
- Brand Manager
- Data Analyst
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Email Marketing Manager
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing and Advertising Analyst
- Product Marketing Manager
- Professional Sales Representative
- Social Media Manager
Recent employers of marketing graduates:
- ALKU
- BlueShark Digital
- CoStar
- Cvent
- Dell Technologies
- Gartner
- memoryBlue
- Tom James Company
- TTI Inc
- Vertosoft LLC
Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
