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3 Different Careers Available In Communications 

11-22-2017 01:40 AM

The field of communications is amorphous, a constantly shifting landscape moving in unpredictable ways. The role of the community worker just a few decades ago was concerned almost solely with how to put a company's message across over the radio, in newspapers, or even on television. Outside of these roles, communications specialists started to appear in politics, although they are a relatively recent addition. Similarly, the arrival of all-but instantaneous communications over any distance meant that communications between large corporations and their customers had to take on a similar form.

Communications graduates can now find a variety of roles across many different industries, which will allow them to deploy their skills in new and challenging ways. Businesses of all sizes and descriptions now routinely work with communications specialists to ensure that communication, both within the company and between the company and its customers, is as fluid and effective as possible.

Public Relations Specialist

No matter what sector a business works in, forging and maintaining good relationships with customers and clients is of paramount importance. However, despite how fundamental good public relations are, they are notoriously difficult to get right. To have any chance of competing with rival businesses, modern corporations need to start paying attention to their customer relations from the very first day.

A communications degree will provide you with the skills you need to be able to formulate effective communications strategies, as well as overseeing their implementation. Communications degrees can now be studied online, making them more accessible than ever before. A number of leading universities, including the University of Southern California, now offer online versions of many of their most popular campus courses. Studying your master in communications online means that you can study at a slower rate if full-time study isn’t an option. An online masters in communication management is also an excellent way to save money compared to a campus course.

Sales Rep

Sales might not be the first career choice of communications graduates, but it is an area in which many of them are poised to excel. It is worth considering work as a sales representative, as it offers an opportunity to apply your communication skills in a specific environment. Communications majors will have an advantage over other salespeople and, by taking advantage of their broader skill set, they can excel in sales, even if it isn't a career path they had considered before.

Event Planner

Planning a successful corporate event isn't easy. It is time-consuming and drumming up the necessary attendance to make the event worthwhile can be tough. As a communications graduate, you will find that the organizational skills and attention to detail, both of which are important for effective communications, are transferable to event planning.

Event planners who also have good communications and public speaking skills will have the necessary techniques required to draw in the crowds and inspire confidence in attendees. As well as arranging events, communications workers are an obvious choice for introducing speakers and for warming up the crowd between speakers.

A communications degree opens to door to a wide range of potential career paths. In today's business landscape, there is no shortage of businesses and individuals on the lookout for talented individuals to assist in their communications needs.

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