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PR jobs

EtelmikEtelmik Registered User regular
edited April 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
I'm taking a PR class and I graduate in two weeks. My instructor has only held one PR job in his life and so he works in the field but he's never planning to go elsewhere.

So, I was disappointed when he said that PR jobs almost invariably require a PR degree. Can anyone verify this? I'd really think a PR job should require a lib arts degree or "related field" or whatever, but not a PR one; nonetheless, I don't want to annoy every firm in my area or waste my time if it's not possible.

General tips or comments about getting work there at all is also welcome.

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  • MimMim dead.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I don't believe that's true. When I did research into PR, you can have an English degree or a Journalism (Communications) degree and still get into PR. PR is mostly about writing anyways, as one Journalism professor told me, a PR degree basically teaches you how to stand around and look pretty rather than teaching you the writing aspect. I don't know if this is true or not, but I know you don't have to have a PR degree to go into PR.

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  • DeebaserDeebaser on my way to work in a suit and a tie Ahhhh...come on fucking guyRegistered User regular
    Just apply.
    Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply.

    Oh and from what I've heard entry level PR work ssssuuuuuccccckkkkkkkssssss, but this is second hand so take it for what its worth (not much)

  • EncEnc A Fool with Compassion Pronouns: He, Him, HisRegistered User regular
    You can get into PR any number of ways, depending on what and where you are looking to work with. The best thing is experience, not a degree. Find some local non-profit and do some contract work while keeping a day job until you have your feet wet and then hit up someplace bigger.

    Biggest thing you'll need is the ability to actually communicate. Written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills are pretty hard to come by in the workplace, oddly enough. Finding someone who can use all three demonstratively is a pretty useful thing in every workplace.

  • SentrySentry Registered User regular
    Experience will make up for almost anything. You likely need a degree, but I very much doubt you need a degree in PR. Get in on the ground floor somewhere, get the experience, then it won't matter.

    And never listen to anyone when they tell you something has to be a certain way, unless they are a doctor.

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  • The Crowing OneThe Crowing One Registered User regular
    You're far from convincing me that you're good at PR. Perhaps that's something to address.

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