1. You usually need a university degree or college diploma in public relations, communications, journalism or a field related to a particular subject.

2. To be a public relations practitioner, you may need an APR (Accredited in Public Relations) designation.

3. With additional training and experience, you may move up the ranks to become a manager in public relations, fundraising or communications.

4. Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.

1. What is a day in the life of a Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications like?
   Specialists in public relations and communications perform some or all of the following duties: A. Act as... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications?
   The job outlook for Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications is considered Average because:... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the... more
4. How much does a Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications make?
   The average hourly wages for Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications is $22.51/HR, which is... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications"?
   5% of Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications are unemployed. This rate is above the average... more
6. How many Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications are employed part-time?
   13% of Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications are employed only on a part-time basis. There... more
7. How many Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications are self-employed?
   Roughly 11% of Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications are self-employed. This is considered... more
8. What is the average age of a Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more