Learn about what you can do with your communication degree: careers, internships, alumni, ideas for professional growth.
“Squeak. Squeak.” This is what I heard approaching on the event floor of the Wells Fargo Center. I looked up from the game schedule to see a 7 ft. tall orange creature with googly eyes standing right in front of me. It was my first day as a sports PR intern for the Philadelphia Flyers …
The Tools Needed to be a Concert Photographer As you walk through the corridors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Center in Cleveland Ohio, you can’t help but notice photos of concert’s on the walls. Underneath the pictures are metal plaques that give credit to the Photographer. You’re name can be under those …
A Day in The Life: Here I go again heading into work on another Saturday night. It’s never fun knowing all of my college friends are enjoying their night out on the town or just relaxing. I walk in the restaurant to tie my apron while saying my usual “hellos” to everyone working. Come to …
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All throughout college I have attended classes faithfully, paying attention to lectures and completing assignments. Who doesn’t want a high GPA? I noticed that I was achieving stellar grades, but I wasn’t really learning. My friends and I decided to start a club called the National Association of Black Journalists. Immediately, I noticed a change. …
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You know the feeling you got as a child when you were at the supermarket and could not find your mom? You felt lost. Well, that’s how I felt when I graduated back in 2016 with a degree in Theatre. Believe it when they say, “life after college is not as easy as you think” …
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The Motivation Upon graduating from West Chester University with a Communication Studies degree and a passion for content creation, Mollie Bohlander found herself applying for jobs that required sitting at a desk for hours on end, undermined her skills, and left her feeling unfulfilled. Like any new college graduate, Mollie felt like a small fish …
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Internships during your college career are so important. They help to build up your resume, differentiate you from a crowd, and provide you with real life experiences. Follow these 8 crucial steps to getting an Internship in Communications at West Chester University. Get a head start on the competition! Use your resources West Chester University …
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Almost all of you may still be conflicted on what to do with your communications degree, and that’s okay. It might come to you overnight or it might come to you when you’re 50. The communications field is so multifaceted therefore allowing more freedom in choosing your dream job. You could be a social media …
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Yes, an Executive Producer So what can you do with your brand-new communications degree? There is actually an exceptionally wide variety of things one can do with a communications degree. One of those things is to become an executive producer. An executive producer oversees hiring, managing, and organizing of a production – and make big …
Your Dream Job as a Digital Communications Manager Being in college can be very stressful and knowing what you want to do when you graduate could be difficult. With that being said, a communication degree can lead you to your dream job. A Digital Communications Manager is a vital part of a company, and is …
Although digital strategy careers are quite sought after, there is lot of confusion regarding what they are exactly. Alongside understanding the definition of digital strategy, there are differences that separate it from close relatives. These two relatives being content strategist and social media strategist. Gaining a full understanding of the differences regarding these three will help …
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Why does a company need a Chief Marketing Officer? The power behind marketing is on the rise. If you are looking for a career in marketing there could not be a more perfect time for you to join the expanding field than now. With the various platforms now available it is statistically proven that having …
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Most people think that you can’t do much with your Communication Studies degree after graduation, but they’re totally wrong! Careers in communication don’t always have to do with social media, or marketing per say. There are so many different opportunities in Communication Studies that aren’t even advertised. One thing I always look for when job …
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Sports Make The World Go Round! In 2017, it is almost impossible not to hear news about some sport from around the world. Events like the Olympics, the World Baseball Classic, and the FIFA World Cup bring hundreds of thousands of fans together to cheer on their home teams. Children are learning to shoot a basketball …
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Many students attend college in order to find a career in the future. Internships are a great way to help prepare college students for the real world, and can sometimes get them a job on the spot. Most college students have a fear that they will not be able to find a job right out …
