Public Relations Specialist Katie Sayers Nature of Work
Public Relations Specialist Katie Sayers
Nature of Work • • • Develop and maintain programs that are present a favorable public image for an individual or organization Can be employed by corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or any organization Most commonly work for advertising businesses May travel if needed to Needs good communications skills and ability to work with others Needs to have good leadership
Education/Training High School diploma Bachelors degree Knowledge of business education Learning to communicate with others • Going beyond public relations to create new jobs • •
Outlook Faster than average Competition will make it hard Most will work in large companies People with better education will have an advantage • More specialists will be hired to help gain trust of companies after scandals • •
Earnings • Median wage: $91, 810 • Lowest 10% : $49, 720 • Highest 10% : $166, 400
Related Occupations • • Advertising sales Editor Writer Multimedia artist
Teacher Assistant
Nature of Work • Private/public schools • Elementary, middle, and high schools • Reinforce lessons presented by teachers • Supervise students in class • Help teachers prepare lessons
Education/Training • High school diploma • Others require at least 2 years of college, associates degree • Short-term on the job training • Working with others • Learning the school district’s rules and policies
Outlook • Expected to grow 15% from 2010 to 2012 • As fast as average • Growth in jobs due to student enrollment, preschool enrollment, and needs for special services • Student enrollment expected to grow • 1, 288, 300 jobs in 2010
Earnings • Median average: $23, 220 • Lowest 10% : $16, 510 • Highest 10% : $36, 130
Related Occupations • Childcare worker • Special education teacher • Occupational therapy assistants
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