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What did you do with your degree in Communication?


Hey everybody! I am currently studying communication in college as part of an undergraduate program. Basically, my question is, what did you do with your communication degree? (This is obviously only for those with a communication degree, haha)

Things You Can (and should) Do NOW to Get a Job in the Field of Communication LATER:
Develop public speaking skills, computer skills, and networking skills.
Join Toastmasters.
Get involved with the campus radio/TV stations, newspaper, or yearbook.
Work as a paraprofessional in campus offices such as admissions, orientation, career services, college relations.
Volunteer your services as a speaker, or writer, to a non-profit organization in whose cause you believe. You will gain experience, networking contacts, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have done something worthwhile.
To locate further information about any of the following occupations
Duties

go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook online: http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Organizational or Intercultural Communication 鈥?Behavioral Science Emphasis
Most occupations listed below would be accessible to an organizational or intercultural communications major 鈥?those which would require an intercultural major or significant experience living in another culture are noted.

Community Action Director
Minister/Priest/Rabbi

Consumer Affairs Specialist
Negotiator

Contestant/Guest Coordinator
Planning Director

Human Resources Administrator/Manager
Political Aide

Industrial & Labor Relations Specialist
Public Administrator

Interviewer
Recruiter

Lawyer
Research Worker

Legislative Aide
Social Services Administrator

Lobbyist
Television Regulator/Censor

Management Analyst
Training and Develoopment Presenter

Mediator
Youth Worker

Most of the communication majors I knew at college went on to work for local TV and radio stations. Others went on to get a Masters in Social Work.

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