1. Skills that employers look for include:
-analytical thinking
-interpersonal skills
-research
-computing skills
-COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 (Kerr and Proud, 2005, p.95-98)

2. Public relations practitioners consider internships to be a
significant measure of experience
CMAT internships allow students to gain this experience

3. Employers look at internships because
they are key in putting skills learned into action
…valuable experience gained from interning can give you an
edge in the hiring process

4.  The job market needs:
o people with communication skills.
o Understand human communications.
o Able to deal with internal & personal relations.

5.  -Evaluate information & sources.
 Identify & manage different needs of groups.
 Negotiate & mediate Conflicts.
 Synthesize information.
 Critically evaluate a text.
 Analyze Arguments.
 Set Criteria, a plan of action, & implement a solution