Table 1.1

CAREERS IN COMMUNICATION2

CAREER PATHWHAT CAN I DO?HOW CAN I GET THERE?
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  • Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Entrepreneur
  • Develop strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  • Seek leadership roles in other campus organizations.
  • Learn to work well on a team.
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  • Public Relations
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Creative Directing
  • Develop excellent writing and public-speaking skills.
  • Serve as public relations offi cer of an organization.
  • Develop a portfolio of writing samples, ad campaigns, and other relevant work.
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  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Publishing
  • Broadcasting
  • Take courses in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and advertising.
  • Develop excellent interpersonal, presentation, and research skills.
  • Work for campus or local newspaper, radio station, or television station.
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  • Community Affairs
  • Campaigning
  • Lobbying
  • Prosecution
  • Defense
  • Nonprofit or Public Interest
  • Develop strong research skills and attention to detail.
  • Participate in debate or forensic team to hone communication skills.
  • Take courses in conflict management and develop negotiation skills.
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  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Information/Library Science
  • Administration and Student Support Services
  • Develop strong interpersonal communication and public-speaking skills.
  • Get involved in campus leadership roles in residence halls, student unions/activities, programming boards, orientation, admissions, etc.
  • Learn to work well with a variety of people.

2Table 1.1 data from “What Can I Do With This Major?” retrieved from: http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/communication-studies/