Career questions tagged public-relations


What career paths should I consider with a Public Relations degree in the realm of marketing/comunications industry?
Hello! My name is Aubri. I am wrapping up my senior year of my highschool career. I am a student enrolled at the School for Creative & Performing Arts. I would like more assitance yet opinions on this subject it being my future and dream career.

What are the best ways to break into Public Relations or Corporate Communications as a college student with no formal internship experience yet, but strong leadership and customer service skills #Spring25?
I'm almost complete with my first year as a college student and I'm graduating early due to me coming into the year with credits from classes taken while in high school. I'm still exploring what I want to do but Communications has been looking appealing combined with Psychology.

Realistically, what kind of job positions are open to those who major in communications?
I am really interested in going into a communications major but do not know what kind of jobs it yields other than "public relations." What tasks or projects people work on in their communications related jobs?

What steps should I take to build a strong resume as a freshman?
I'm a freshman in college majoring in Advertising and Marketing Communications, and I'm passionate about working in the fashion industry; specifically in PR and creative direction. My dream is to one day become a creative director for a fashion brand. I've worked before in other jobs, but I don't have direct experience in fashion or communications yet. I want to start building my resume now so I can position myself for internships or roles that align with my goals. What kind of experience should I be looking for, and what steps can I take on early to stand out in this competitive industry? #Spring25

What are the best ways to cope with being away from home?
I am a senior who was born and raised in Kansas City, but next year I will be going to school in Connecticut. I am so excited but nervous about moving somewhere new and having to try to meet completely new people on top of starting college and dealing with all of the stress that comes with that. So, how can I best deal with starting at a college so far from home, where I only spent a few hours at once, meeting new people, and all of the things I haven't even considered?

What kind of good paying jobs are out there for a media communication major ?
I am pursuing a degree in media production, but does this degree realistically open up opportunities to get a good paying job ? I love the degree and learning about and doing media but wanted to know am I wasting time on a non-useful degree.

How does taking classes outside of your major work?
I am a Sophomore in high school and am just now getting deeper into college and career searching. I want to go into communications-- Specifically Public Relations, with a minor in either marketing or graphic design. Still, when I choose a minor I'd like to take some classes in the other minors related to what I'm interested in studying.(English, marketing or Graphic Design, business, Business Administration, etc.) Is that possible? If so how?

What are some are some good universties for Public Relations in Europe. ?
As an international students what are some good universties for Public Relations in Europe.

Hello! I'm a freshman in college studying creative writing with a cognate in journalism. I want to work as a Public Affairs Specialist with the FBI or U.S. Army when I graduate. What kind of courses should I sign up for? I know I'll need to take a couple of communications, public relations, political science, and journalism courses. Are they any others I should be aware of? Also, what kind of jobs and internships should I look for that will prepare me for my dream career??
Career advice for a student interested in Public Affairs.

Which country is best for masters in event management ?
And it would be great if you guys suggest me a country that has great job opportunities in event industry

how long did/does it take to land a job in PR and marketing?
what types of tasks do you do day to day in those jobs?

What do you do to become a public relations manager?
high school student looking for career advice

What can I do with a Communication Studies degree and Marketing minor?
I am interested in social media marketing and am wondering how to get started in the field ?

What is it like having a public relations degree?
i’m a sophomore in high school who is currently interested in being a pr girlie! but the thing is idk how it is to be in that lifestyle, what do you specifically do?

What are the best colleges for a major in Communications ?
I have an interest in becoming a Public Information Officer after college, and to do so, I am exploring obtaining a Communications major. I have looked at both Penn State University and Towson University so far.

How important is your major in the Non-Profit sector?
I'm trying to decide on my major, I am between Public Relations, Political Science, and Anthropology. I would like to work on the political end of Non-Profits.

As a college freshman how should I get started with getting myself out there for internships What should I do??
specifically working in tv and film maybe even writing

How to become an Environment Specialist in PR ?
I want a job that ties business with environmentalism. How do I become an Environmental PR Specialist? What job do I start to get there? Note: this question was asked anonymously by a student

How do you improve your communication and public speaking skills?
To all the professionals out there, there are so many professions that require pristine communications skills. For students that are shy and/or not good at public speaking and communication, what are some suggestions that helped you?

What types of jobs are available for Communications majors?
What types of jobs are available and growing for Communication majors? I'm considering majoring in Communications, but am curious about the types of careers available since it's such a broad field.

What are good places to apply to in the film/entertainment industry?
I am currently a film major in Community College and am looking to see where would be good to apply to once I get my degree.

Selling a house?
what challenges do Real Estate agents face when it comes to selling a house? How do you persuade the customer and what's the best way to charm them?

I don’t know what to choose between these majors?
Hi everyone. Currently, I am stuck between choosing a major in Advertisement, Entertainment & Tourism, and Public Relations. And I think it’s better to see other people’s opinions on those three majors (maybe pros and cons or anything you can share with me). I’m much thankful if I could hear from everyone here. Thank you so much. FYI, my name is Hung, 22 years old and live in Southern California.

When becoming a public relations specialist, what are companies or businesses looking for?
I came across the career in public relations and it piqued my interest. I would like to know what exactly pr has to do or can do.

How do I become a Fire Department Public Information Officer? What areas have PIOs? What are their specific duties?
I currently serve as a volunteer firefighter in Moosic, Pennsylvania. While I really enjoy the firefighting aspect of the department, I enjoy the public relations activities so much more. Ive done a lot of research into PIOs, and information is hard to come by. I have, however, looked into South Metro Fire Rescue and gotten a lot of information regarding their Public Information Officers. Just a dream job that I am interested in getting more information about! #pio #fire #fire-department #fire-department-pio #public-relations #fire-public-relations #public-relations-officer

What is the job of a Public Relations Manager? Are these only in certain fields?
I really enjoy doing public relations activities, and interacting with the public. I hope to continue doing public relations activities, and eventually lead them. While I enjoy doing PR in the emergency services section, I dont really know how PR works in a company or business. #public-relations #pr #public-relations-management

While working towards a bachelors degree in Public Relations and Fundraising will I be able to do an apprenticeship?
I'm a new job corps student. I've graduated high school and done some college. #public-relations #fundraising-manager #job-corps #bachelors-degree

In your opinion, what is the hardest thing about being a public relations and fundraising manager?
#public-relations #fundraising#non-profit #business #career

Are there any internship opportunities available for people who want to be a Public Relations Specialist?
#internship #public-relations #teaching