Recession? What Recession?
Posted by Admin on Jan. 26, 2010 / Subscribe 0
Many industries are, of course, suffering a downturn because of the recession. American business has learned the hard way that what causes fear is a lack of information, a lack of transparency.
Fortunately for today's communicators--particularly professionals in Public Relations--our jobs are needed now more than ever to help reach constituent audinces with the right messages, at the right time, using the right vehicle or channel. Employment of Public Relations specialists is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than avereage for all occupations, according to the U.S. Department of labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos086.htm).
Good news for both those of us entrenched in our careers and for those college graduates who are savvy enough to combine a degree in PR, journalism or other communications-related field with a PR internship or significant related work experience. Those with additional language capabilities are expected to be in great demand--another plus for aspiring communications professionals in our diverse Inland Empire region of Southern California!
The California Inland Empire Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is dedicated to investing in you, as you invest in yourself in 2010! Check back regularly to the site, to see what Professional Development/Education, networking and social, or recognition events are scheduled. We invite you to join us. Opportunities abound!
~Karen Bergh, 2010 President PRSA-CIEC
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