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College of Information and Communications

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Employer Engagement

Our college has 100+ year reputation for graduating high-level “job-ready” professionals who want to work in media, strategic communication and data. Our 2000+ students are learning AI, Adobe’s Creative Suite, and many other tools that can help you grow your business.

Ways to Connect

From mentoring and guest lectures, to hosting interns and participating in career fairs, there are countless ways to engage with College of Information and Communications students. Whether you are looking to recruit top talent or share your industry insight, we invite you to connect with our campus community.

Guest Lecture

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The College of Information and Communications is always seeking industry professionals and executives to share their insights and expertise with our students.

Whether you’re interested in speaking to a single class or serving as a “Guest Lecturer for a Day,” you can enhance students’ education by providing real-world perspectives and experiences.

Corporate Day

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Immerse students in your organization through a full day of engagement opportunities, including guest lectures, networking sessions, recruiting events, co-branding activities, and more.

Corporate Day helps your organization stand out on campus while providing students with multiple opportunities to connect with your team and industry leaders.

To learn more, please contact Carol Kirkland, external relations and partnerships, at carolkirkland@sc.edu.

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Post a Vacancy

Employers are encouraged to post their internships, part-time, and full-time positions on the university’s Handshake recruitment platform.

Handshake allows you to share information about your company and available positions. Students can apply for positions through the Handshake system.

You can also review student resumes and register for Career Fairs using Handshake. To reach students in the College of Information and Communications, be sure to select CIC majors in your job preferences.

Hire Interns

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Most students in the college complete internships as part of their academic program, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.

Faculty support students throughout the internship course and serve as resources for employers who host our interns.

To get started, complete our  Hire a CIC Student form.

Put Your Company on Display

Companies and industry professionals may want to informally interact with students outside of the classroom setting to share information about internship or job opportunities. Display tables can be set up in high-traffic areas in the SJMC Atrium and Davis College (home of the School of Information Science), offering a cause and effective way to network with students and promote your organizations.

Mentorship Match

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Sign up to become a mentor for CIC students. The college Mentorship Match program runs for six weeks during both the fall and spring semesters.

As a mentor, you’ll share your experience and expertise through one-on-one guidance, offering students valuable support, advice, and insight as they prepare for their careers. Mentors can be alumni, faculty or staff, employers, or friends of the college.

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Attend Career Fairs

  • College of Information and Communications Careers, Jobs & Internship Symposium
  • News and Sports Media Jobs & Internship Career Symposium

Need more information? Contact:

Julie Hutt
Career Services Manager
803-777-6827
jhutt@sc.edu

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