Are you interested in learning more about the Communications field? Review these resources and tools to help you identify your interests and potential career options related to Communications:
Use the following job search sites to research jobs related to Communications in a variety of areas including communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, training, media, and others:
Additional job boards for a variety of fields can be found on the Job Search by Subject page.
Tip: To find jobs and other experiential opportunities, consider using the job boards above to search for openings by 1) interest area (communications, marketing, public relations, digital/social media, advertising, training, etc.) and 2) position level depending on your level of experience and career aspirations (assistant, trainee, coordinator, specialist, manager, and others).
NOTE: Keep in mind that these job titles may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the pursuit or completion of your degree.
Build impactful application materials to communicate your academic and professional skills to employers:
Prepare to enter the professional world or advance in your current role by building your professional brand and taking your communication skills to the next level:
Consider helping an organization, supporting a small business owner with a current challenge, or working on a virtual project from home. Completing a skills-based volunteering project or optional internship can help you enhance your current skill set, add new experiences to your resume, and learn more about what you like to do; all while supporting Walden’s commitment to building healthy organizations and communities.
The following ideas can help you get started:
Uncover new career possibilities by strengthening your online and offline networks and engaging in professional activities.
Tip: For additional organizations, visit the Networking tab and navigate to the Associations and Professional Development section (bottom right-hand side).
Tip: Read the Walden University Career Planning and Development article, Benefits of Belonging to a Professional Association, for ideas on how to become actively involved.
Gain confidence in your interviewing and presentation skills and connect with employers:
Additional Professional Associations to join related to general education careers include:
Use CareerOneStop’s Professional Association Finder tool to search for additional associations related to your interest areas(s).
SIUS teaches a wide variety of general education and interdisciplinary courses in psychology, sociology, philosophy, photography, writing (including fiction and poetry), modern popular culture, religion, anthropology, geography, history, biology, anatomy, environmental science, and nutrition. If you have an interest in exploring any of these fields or additional career options, visit Career Planning and Development’s Career Exploration tab for self-knowledge tools, career research sites such as O*Net or MyPlan, and specialized resources for undergraduate students.
Several of Walden’s General Education course offerings focus on job-hunting skills. Consider enrolling in the courses below to continue developing your career-related skills in a course-based setting:
ENGL 2110 Creative Writing: Short Fiction
ENGL 3110 Creative Writing: Contemporary Nonfiction and Poetry
COMM-2005 Digital Storytelling