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Career Outlook for Public Relations in 2013 and Beyond | The HooHireWire

Career Outlook for Public Relations in 2013 and Beyond | The HooHireWire | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

From the Olympics to presidential elections and enough headlines and scandals to entertain us for years to come, 2012 was a busy year for public relations professionals. Fortunately, for those looking to break into the business and those hoping to move up, job prospects continue to look promising for 2013.

 

A new research study by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) highlighted the top 18 occupations with the most growth (most added jobs) since 2010. With 8,541 jobs added over the past two years, Public Relations Specialist snagged a place at #13 for the best jobs of 2013.

This year, we can expect a continuation of this trajectory, especially if PR proceeds to gain leeway in the battle against marketing and others over control of social media....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Encouraging trend for PR job hunters and students.

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PR specialist named one of the nation's best jobs | PR Daily

PR specialist named one of the nation's best jobs | PR Daily | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it
It was No. 51 on U.S. News and World Report ’s list of the 100 best jobs. Not on the list: journalist.

 

A recent report named public relations specialists one of the nation’s best jobs. 

According to U.S. News and World Report, PR specialist is No. 51 on the list of the top 100 careers, sandwiched between construction manager (No. 50) and middle school teacher (No. 52). 

Here’s how U.S. News and World Report described the job of PR specialist: 

“There’s a lot of finesse involved in producing and distributing materials that uphold and promote a client’s image. The field’s elite also have a gift for gab and understand the art of the sell. Expect this occupation to grow by nearly 23 percent by 2020.”...

Jeff Domansky's insight:

Who knew? Encouraging growth ahead.

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