Things You Can (and should) Do NOW to Get a Job in the Field of Communication LATER:
Develop public speaking skills, computer skills, and networking skills.
Join Toastmasters.
Get involved with the campus radio/TV stations, newspaper, or yearbook.
Work as a paraprofessional in campus offices such as admissions, orientation, career services, college relations.
Volunteer your services as a speaker, or writer, to a non-profit organization in whose cause you believe. You will gain experience, networking contacts, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have done something worthwhile.
To locate further information about any of the following occupations
Duties
go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook online:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ Organizational or Intercultural Communication — Behavioral Science Emphasis
Most occupations listed below would be accessible to an organizational or intercultural communications major — those which would require an intercultural major or significant experience living in another culture are noted.
Community Action Director
Minister/Priest/Rabbi
Consumer Affairs Specialist
Negotiator
Contestant/Guest Coordinator
Planning Director
Human Resources Administrator/Manager
Political Aide
Industrial & Labor Relations Specialist
Public Administrator
Interviewer
Recruiter
Lawyer
Research Worker
Legislative Aide
Social Services Administrator
Lobbyist
Television Regulator/Censor
Management Analyst
Training and Develoopment Presenter
Mediator
Youth Worker