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Tiffanie
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What kind of jobs are in the communications field?
I'm a communications major and business minor, since these interests are very general, what are the types of jobs you can find in these fields? #college #career #major #field
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Baker Todd
Supply Chain
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Tiffanie,
I suggest you do some research on your question. A basic internet search will lead you to ideas like PR work, broadcasting, social media, etc. However, it should be noted that many in your field graduate without many options in these areas. As a result, careers often take new shape after graduating with a comm degree. Some go back to school, some land in HR, etc.
Jagruti Mistry
Head of Corporate Communications, MENA
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There can actually be a LOT of career options if you are open and curious.
Communications is an essential function in any company as a brand's reputation is often what makes someone want to either purchase from, partner with or even work for said company. So whether you're an airline, an app developer, a hospital, a school, an NGO, a bank, etc, you will need effective communicators who will help you manage your external and internal communications channels, crisis comms, client relations and strategic vision. So the world is your oyster.
My advice is look for internships or entry level positions in communications agencies - there are several big brands or boutique firms - where you will get varied experience on the kind of issues and strategies that different companies/industries deal with. In an agency you will have access to new platforms, and ways of communicating (eg social and digital comms, measurement, events planning, content development, writing workshops, etc) that will help you learn and update your skills. You will also build strong relationships with media - so you will know what kind of stories they're searching for so you can be the connector between the two. An agency background will give you the agility, knowledge and skills you require if you want to eventually specialise in a certain field, go in-house or run your own business/consultancy.
Communications is an essential function in any company as a brand's reputation is often what makes someone want to either purchase from, partner with or even work for said company. So whether you're an airline, an app developer, a hospital, a school, an NGO, a bank, etc, you will need effective communicators who will help you manage your external and internal communications channels, crisis comms, client relations and strategic vision. So the world is your oyster.
My advice is look for internships or entry level positions in communications agencies - there are several big brands or boutique firms - where you will get varied experience on the kind of issues and strategies that different companies/industries deal with. In an agency you will have access to new platforms, and ways of communicating (eg social and digital comms, measurement, events planning, content development, writing workshops, etc) that will help you learn and update your skills. You will also build strong relationships with media - so you will know what kind of stories they're searching for so you can be the connector between the two. An agency background will give you the agility, knowledge and skills you require if you want to eventually specialise in a certain field, go in-house or run your own business/consultancy.
Shannon Millson
Deal Strategy
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Hi Tiffanie! Communications major provides education on a lot of different topics and you can go so many ways with it. The great thing about communications majors at most universities is that they allow you to take classes in other departments. For example I was able to take a lot of classes in the Business School - these ended up being my favorite classes!I personally used my media studies/communications major to tap into the business world and jump started my career in the software industry.