Electronic Publishing

• Directed Field Studies - General Information
• What kinds of work term opportunities may be available?
• How do I prepare for my Directed Field Studies?
• Who is responsible for what? Student, Employer, Faculty and Coordinator roles.
• What about expenses?
• How do I contact my Work Experience Coordinator?

What kinds of work term opportunities may be available? 

The Applied Degree in Electronic Publishing covers specialized areas in photography and digital imaging, graphic design and layout, web development, content development and editing, and project management. The range of opportunities for electronic publishing professionals is growing. Our students produce communications pieces and publications in printed and electronic formats for a variety of private sector industries as well as government and not-for-profit organizations.

Electronic Publishing students have experienced DFS opportunities in software development, magazine publishing, government, oil & gas, post-secondary education, travel & tourism, and many other industries both in Alberta and outside the province.

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How do I prepare for my Directed Field Studies? 

In addition to core courses, your faculty and Work Experience Coordinator have designed a series of pre-employment sessions that will assist you in preparing for the job search process.

Topics covered during these sessions include:

• Resume and cover letter writing
• Interviewing skills and techniques
• Self-marketing, networking and professional development
• Portfolio development
• Business acumen and workplace conduct
• Industry specific trends and labour market conditions
• Orientation to the DFS competition process

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