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This is according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), as well as from the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University.
Communications, public relations, and advertising are the three communication-related degrees that in demand by employers, according to the sources listed above. Here are several brief reasons why.
Communications: There are many more ways to communicate now than at any point in history, thanks to the Internet. For proof, look at the numerous channels that are available on YouTube, as well as the hundreds of thousands of podcasts that constantly seem to go online worldwide.
Most employers are looking for problem solvers, not just someone who will simply sit at a desk for eight hours a day, stare at a computer screen, and do paperwork all day in exchange for a paycheck. For many companies, one of those problems that need to be solved might be improving communications between the company, and its customers/clients. That's where a communication degree can come in handy.
Public Relations: Are you a person that can put a positive spin on negative news? Or find a way to sharpen a company's image. Or even tell the story of that company? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then a career in public relations is for you.
The options for PR grads are numerous, from working with an agency or company, to a college or university. Or you can work for a non-profit organization, manage a political campaign, or pursue a career in sales. You can even work for yourself if you choose. The only limit is your imagination.
Advertising: You see them everywhere, on billboards, in magazines and newspapers, hear them on the radio, see them on TV, and (increasingly), even see them online. Ads, ads, and even more ads.
The options for people who get a degree in advertising are wide open as well. Companies need people to sell ads (account executives), write copy needed to get those messages out to the public (copywriters), and even people to make them visually appealing and attentive (graphic design). If any of these descriptions fit you, then advertising just might be the perfect fit for you.
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If you're someone who recently graduated from high school or college, this post is for you.
For those of you who graduated from high school, considering a major, then consider a career in communications. Why? There are many reasons to do so, with career possibilities ranging from journalism to public relations, business management to retail sales, and even graphic design to drama. In other words, the sky is the limit.
As for recent college graduates, the good news is that the job outlook for you is slowly, but surely, improving. Recent studies nearly half of recent grads have already been offered jobs.
Additionally, those with solid communications skills have the best chance at getting the best jobs available. That's according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Imagine handling communications or marketing for an organization like that.
One other thing. There's never been a better time to pursue a career in communications and related fields. Why? According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of public relations specialists is expected to grow at least 21 percent between now and 2020. That's faster than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which publishes the OOH each year.
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The bottom line? Those recent graduates with solid communications skills will find themselves in the best position to get the job they want.
As this post is being written, it's now just past midnight, Eastern Daylight Time, and the 2013 WordCount Blogathon is underway here at the 3C's.
Throughout this month (June), we'll hopefully have at least one post about all things communication, freelance writing, journalism, public relations, and other related fields. It should be a lot of fun, and you, reading this, can join in on it.
So, what we are waiting for? Here goes!
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In today's tight job market, finding a job is more than just a full-time job, it's like starting and maintaining your own business: a "Business of One".
These days, many job seekers aren't really employees, they're a "Business of One", as in you're that one person looking to sell, or market, your products or services to a so-called "Business of 1,000 (or more employees)."
In other words, it's easier to sell services and products to people who want them than it is to just simply get a job. Basically, in that "Business of One", you're a one-person public relations and marketing company, or "solo-preneur" looking to either get a job, or find new business/clients.
So, what are you waiting for? Instead of thinking of yourself as an "employee", think of yourself as a "Business of One."
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Need any more proof that the times, and fortunes, are constantly changing for journalism, and the news business in general?
A recent article in education.yahoo.net listed "Reporter" as one of the five careers people should avoid going forward. In fact, "Reporter" was listed as "Dying Career #2". Only "Desktop Publishing" ranked higher than "Reporter".
However, that same article listed public relations as a solid alternative to the increasingly unstable career of print journalism. If that wasn't enough, the Internet has sparked the growth of new sites that have forced PR professionals and journalists alike to reinvent themselves on a regular basis.
What it means for PR people is that just simply sending out pitches and press releases isn't enough. It means they have to work side by side to get the story out on a 24/7 deadline, while making for quality stories that pique the reader's interest, hopefully.
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As this post is being written, many colleges and universities, at least in the United States, will be conducting graduation ceremonies between now (May) and mid-June. Yet numerous news articles have a tendency to show that the employment outlook for soon-to-be graduates appear bleak. Sadly, that appears to be a case, even in a slowly, but surely, improving economy.
That's where networking comes in. If you're a soon-to-be college graduate looking for work, networking is a must, even if you're a freshman. Joining various organizations or clubs, or getting involved in student activities and community service events doesn't hurt either. The sooner you start, the better off you're going to be in the long run.
You can also take advantage of the various services your college's career center has to offer, including any career or job fairs they may have. Oh, and if you're an alumnus/alumna of that institution, you could visit that career center if you choose. That's yet another opportunity to network.
Of course, there's always the traditional method of networking: inviting someone to lunch or have coffee, or do that so-called informational interview. And don't forget newer non-traditional such as LinkedIn, which have numerous groups where you can talk about important trends in your industry with potential contacts.
That's the difference between "Networking" or "Not Working".
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In a time where finding a journalism job, or any communications related field, for that matter, appears to be getting harder and harder by the day, there's one way you can get an edge over the competition.
What's that, you ask? Become an expert in the field of your choice.
For instance, if you're interested in local and state politics, start a blog covering that subject. If it's banking, business, and/or finance, start a blog on that. The same thing goes for fashion, pharmaceuticals, social media, sociology, etc.
The more experience (or knowledge) you have covering a particular subject, or in journalism terms, covering a beat, the better off you're going to be when it comes time to apply for a job.
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Here's an irony on mainstream journalism's downward spiral: it's actually helping journalism schools boost their enrollment.
According to a recent article in Crain's New York Business, many of the so-called "j-schools" are helping future potential journalists develop technical skills, as opposed to actual journalism-related skills like storytelling (and news writing), in order to compete in an ever-tightening job market.
If that wasn't enough, the same article in Crain's reports that the recent job fair hosted by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism had a record 135 companies taking part in it.
Which shows, that even in the toughest of times, media companies and organizations still need talented, not to mention technically savvy, people to produce the news that many of us still take for granted, whether it's on air, on paper, online, and (increasingly) on mobile devices.
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In what seems to be an increasingly tight job market, treating the job search just like dating appears to be more important than ever.
For proof, read this article from money.usnews.com on this very aforementioned topic here. It gives you a dozen tips (and change) on how to get your future spouse, uh, employer, to the altar.
Which leads to this question. How do you know a particular company is "The One"?
Using "dating" techniques, you invite that potential special someone out to lunch, or maybe coffee (networking). Don't talk marriage (or job) at this point. Instead, find out what the company is looking for in its employees.
If, after the first or second date, things aren't working out, it might be time to move on. After all, there's a difference between persistent, and being a pest. You just to have to know when take a hint, and find someone else to pursue.
It just might be that the people you're dating (or the companies you hope to work for someday) just simply might not be "your type".
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