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RELATIONS: Involves the planned promotion of goods, services and images of organizations intended to create goodwill for a person, place or event. Public relations professionals work to build long-term relationships among individuals and institutions.
want to pursue this career because I simply like event planning, and getting people on the big screen. I love planning for things of my own, so I know I will enjoy event planning for others, as well as advertising for others.
Entrance Requirements
To get into a college to major in Public Relations, you must have passed all of your main courses, have a 18 on the ACT, and a 2.5 GPA
High school Skills: Take a lot of statistics, publications, and writing classes.
eye for detail Time Management Task Management Organization Computer Skills Phone Communication Skills
PR Job Market
Landing a PR job in todays market requires flexibility and strong fundamental communications skills. While theres a lot of uncertainty about the countrys economic future, opportunities for talented communications professionals will continue to grow in 2012. Employment (1): 201,280 Employment RSE (3) : 1.0 % Mean hourly wage: $29.80 Mean annual wage (2) : $61,980 Wage RSE (3): 0.7%
Potential Income
Position NATIONWIDE (all locations & specialties) Percent Change from 2012 Executive vice president $161,800 +0.7%
Senior vice president Vice president Account supervisor Senior account executive
Account executive
$52,200
+5.0%
Work Cited
"What Is Public Relations?" What Is Public Relations? N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2013. Division of Occupational Employment Statistics. "Occupational Employment Statistics." Bureau of Louisian Statistics. United States Department of Labor, 29 Mar. 2013. Web. 8 Oct. 2013. "Learn About PR." PRSSA:. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2013.