From the article: Public Relations Specialist: Career Information
When choosing a career, it is helpful to get information about it from those who actually work in the occupation one is considering. Please share information about your career as a public relations specialist so that those thinking of entering this field can make an informed decision.
- Describe what you do as a public relations specialist?
- What do you like about being a public relations specialist? What don't you like?
- With the proper training, how easy or difficult is it for someone to get an entry level job in your field?
- Are you happy you became a public relations specialist? Why or why not?
Marketing & Public Relations consultant
- I have been working in Public Relations and Marketing for over 23 years starting with my first job right out of college. I have worked in event marketing in civic centers and shopping centers, nonprofit organizations, media buyer, and in the last 6 years in the heavy highway and infrastructure industry. Fast-paced, Never Boring, always exciting describes my career. I have found the niche of PR that I most enjoy, and see so much opportunity to create positive publicity positioning for the company I work for. I graduated from Point Park University in Pittsburgh with 10 internships. My advice to college students considering this field is to attend a college or university in a city where you can gain the practical experience needed to jumpstart your career.
- —Guest Christine Nelson
