career suggestions? (consulting, interviews, degree, work)

[brooke29]

Hello,

I'm currently in the midst of trying to utilize my degree and find a career that not only I enjoy, but that also won't be likely to be out sourced, will continue to be in demand, isn't super competitive to break into, and pays well. By 'pays well', for me, that would be anything in the $25,000 + range

I have a bachelor of arts degree in communication-media & technology emphasis. communications is definitely a very broad field, but the versatility of different career paths is one of the main things that drew me to this field in the first place. And now, it seems because of it not only being such a broad field, but also because of this rough economy, I'm finding myself struggling more than ever where I fit into the work world with this particular degree.

I'm hoping to hear from any working professionals who have a communications degree or related work experience who could help point me in a few 'right' directions on possible career paths in this field that pay at least in the $25,000 + range.

Maybe you might have suggestions on careers that I haven't even considered looking into yet.

I'm open to eventually relocating to a new city where there might be more communication related jobs, but for now, I'm currently stuck in the Green Bay, WI area for an undetermined amount of time.

Sorry for the long post, and thank you in advance for your suggestions!

Brooke

[Rutt Roh]

brooke, with a BA in communications i'm sure there are plenty of opportunities out there. i assume you're a fresh college grad? have you considered the following:

- television/media
- marketing
- sales
- consulting

these categories fall into SO many different industries spanning anywhere from healthcare to retail. it really depends on what you like and are interested in.

hope this helps!

[phoenixmike11]

maybe visit your career center where you went to college and ask them for advice on career/job options-many colleges offer free career services (assuming you are still in the same city you went to college in)

[Southland Voice]

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[brooke29]

thanks for the suggestions everyone, greatly appreciate it!

well, I've been trying to break into tv/media for quite awhile, but no luck yet. I don't have enough experience to compete against the 'bigger fish' in this industry right now, especially with this recession currently going on. I've had a few interviews in tv/media for entry level jobs, but no takers yet.

However, marketing/sales/consulting sounds like a good route to take as I do have some experience in those industries, so I think I'll continue to check that out.

Brooke