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Reference Information: Public relations specialists
- Article from:
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Article date:
- January 1, 1998
- Author:
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Significant Points * Employment of public relations specialists is expected to increase rapidly, while keen competition is expected for entry-level jobs.
Opportunities should be best for college graduates with degrees in journalism, public relations, advertising, or other communications-related fields. Public relations work experience in gained as an intern is an asset in competing for entry-level jobs. Nature of the Work
An organization's reputation, profitability, and even its continued eae.nce can denend on the dee to which its eo and golicies are supported by its targeted "publics." Public relations specialists serve as advocates for businesses, governments, universities, hospitals, ...