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.

  • Public Relations

  • Advertising

  • Marketing

  • Creative Directing

  • Develop excellent writing and public-speaking skills.

  • Serve as public relations officer 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

  • Social Services

  • 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.