Career Information for Communication Studies Majors |
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It is important to understand that employers hire people, not degrees. The skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, as well as in your work and community activities, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some specific knowledge and transferable skills you will acquire as a result of your university education and your focus on Communication Studies.
Specific Knowledge Skills
Valuable Transferable Skills
Some Career Options for Communications Majors
Potential Employers
Websites
Specific Knowledge Skills
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Enhanced knowledge of media communications methods, tools, components and sources
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Well-developed skills in debating, negotiating, persuading and presenting ideas and information
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An understanding of how the use of language and images can shape and influence perception
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The ability to analyze, interpret and accurately convey information to groups or individuals
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Skills in listening, clarifying, questioning, reasoning and responding
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Ability to interact and communicate effectively with people from varying backgrounds
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The ability to research, synthesize and select key information for specific purposes
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Skills in managing and organizing information for groups and mass communications
Valuable Transferable Skills
Information-gathering and Communication Skills
- The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
- The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
- Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
- The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology
Thinking, Planning and Organizational Skills
- The ability to learn, understand and interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations
- The ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and effectively plan/manage time, data and resources
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively and search for, identify and consider all sides of an issue
- Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals
Teamwork and Management Skills
- Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others, to the objectives of the team
- An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a team/project
- The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks
Some Career Options for Communication Majors
(Additional education, training or experience may be required)
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Advertising Executive
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Public Information Officer
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Media Relations
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Public Relations Director
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Sales/Marketing Manager
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Speech Writer
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Media Analyst/Researcher
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Public Affairs Specialist
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Technical Writer
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Reporter/Journalist
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Announcer/Broadcaster//Host
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Fundraiser
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Website Developer
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Marketing Representative
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Image Consultant
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Advertising Planner/Buyer
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Public Relations Representative
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Event Planner
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Corporate Communications
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Community Relations
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Community Worker
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Production Assistant
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Human Resources
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TV/Film Director/Producer
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Account Executive
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Market Research Analyst
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Researcher/Pollster
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Editor/Copywriter/Publisher
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Loan/Mortgage Officer
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Buyer/Merchandiser
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Corporate Trainer
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Project Co-ordinator
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Visual Merchandiser
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Sound Technician
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Trade Show Representative
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Tourism Consultant
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Campaign/Election Officer
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Recreation Co-ordinator
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Management Trainee
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Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Outreach Worker/Co-ordinator
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Photo Editor
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Business Consultant
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Claims Adjuster/Underwriter
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Mediator/Negotiator
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Speech Therapist
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Real Estate/Insurance Sales
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Flight Attendant
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Columnist/Reporter
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Layout Designer
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Administrator
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Programmer (Media)
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Hospitality Manager
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Cruise Director
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Speech/Public Speaking Coach
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Speech Coach
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Programmer (Media)
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Trade Show Representative
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Journalist/Reporter/Critic
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Potential Employers
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Public Relations Firms
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Political Parties
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Advertising Agencies
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Government
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Television/Radio
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Publishing Companies
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Internet-based Companies
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Corporations
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Newspapers/Magazines
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Non-Profit Organizations
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Chamber of Commerce
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Internet
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Hospitality Industry
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Real Estate Companies
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Marketing Firms or Departments
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Convention Centres
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Educational Institutions
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Websites