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By Guo Lin Huang
Why Major in Communications?
 Communications is a versatile field that
offers individuals with competitive skills
for the job market.
 Wide variety of career fields ranging
from journalism to public relations
 Developing skills in critical
thinking, problem solving, and writing
Changing dynamics in the
Communications Industry
 With the growth of Social Media use, job
opportunities for communication majors
has rapidly changed
 Upgrades in telecommunication
technologies has opened up more
opportunities for individuals to work in
crisis management
Skills for Communication
Careers
 Writing
 Problem Solving
 Critical Thinking
 Crisis Management
 Organizational Communication
 Interpersonal communication skills
Career Options in
Communications
 Internal Communications
 External Communications
 Sales
 Human Services
 Education
 Research/Information Management
 Management
 Consultant

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Communications Majors COM 320 Discussion

  • 1. By Guo Lin Huang
  • 2. Why Major in Communications?  Communications is a versatile field that offers individuals with competitive skills for the job market.  Wide variety of career fields ranging from journalism to public relations  Developing skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and writing
  • 3. Changing dynamics in the Communications Industry  With the growth of Social Media use, job opportunities for communication majors has rapidly changed  Upgrades in telecommunication technologies has opened up more opportunities for individuals to work in crisis management
  • 4. Skills for Communication Careers  Writing  Problem Solving  Critical Thinking  Crisis Management  Organizational Communication  Interpersonal communication skills
  • 5. Career Options in Communications  Internal Communications  External Communications  Sales  Human Services  Education  Research/Information Management  Management  Consultant