Job Outlook 2002 lists a career in the field of marketing in the top ten of demanded degrees. I plan on entering into this line of work after my graduation in 2004. My focus will be in the creative line of advertising and I plan on directing my attention mostly towards the Public Relations aspect of advertising. The Occupational Outlook Handbook online version informs that the nature of my work in an advertising firm is to coordinate market research, marketing strategy, sales, advertising, promotion, pricing, product development, and public relations activities of the firms clients. More focused is the work of the Public Relations Manager who directs publicity programs to a targeted public. To be proficient in the field of public relations I must use and be familiar with every type of medium available. As a PR rep for any firm I will be the voice to their consumers and the general public. The OOH goes into more detail by saying that PR reps assist company executives in drafting speeches, arranging interviews, and maintaining other forms of public contact; oversee company archives; and respond to information requests. In addition, some handle special events such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or
I feel that if I continue on my educational track here at Gannon in combination with my creativity, people skills, and computer skills I will have much to offer this industry in the years to come. I have always known that I needed a job that would allow me to explore and not be confined to the back of a desk. Once I discovered advertising and it’s components I knew this was the job for me. I feel that not only will I do well in this line of work but also the possibilities for advancement are all on my side.
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