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Why you should study public relations

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Great career option

 

Public relations is a great career option - here we look at reasons why you should study it at University or gain professional qualifications, such as those offered by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (www.cipr.co.uk).

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10 reasons to study PR 

1. Public relations is a great career option - you can work in any sector, from charity to government, and within any type of organisation, entrepreneurial to multi-national
2. There is a lot to learn drawing on psychology, management, communications theory, ethics, and much more.
3. You increase your career potential with a qualification, getting a better job or promotion.
4. You will stand out from others who aren't as committed to their careers.
5. Having a qualification will help you switch into PR from another profession.
6. If you've worked in PR and have experience, getting a qualification will add a new dimension to your work.
7. It is the professional option, showing you are serious about reflecting best practice.
8. You will study great case studies and get new ideas.
9. You will stretch your brain and feel good about learning new things.
10. You will meet new people and expand your list of contacts.

I teach the CIPR Qualifications - www.cipr.co.uk - with Cambridge Marketing Colleges - www.marketingcollege.com.

Recommended reading 

There are some great books on public relations to read

Exploring Public Relations

Amazon Price: $123.66 (as of 10/11/2008)

The Public Relations Handbook (Media Practice)

Amazon Price: $41.29 (as of 10/11/2008)

Creativity in Public Relations (Public Relations in Practice)

Amazon Price: $28.50 (as of 10/11/2008)

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 10/11/2008)

The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

Amazon Price: $10.15 (as of 10/11/2008)

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I am Heather Yaxley - and passionate about ethical and professional public relations.  I have a blog at www.greenbanana.wordpress.com and also an educational website www.greenbanana.biz.


I teach public relations in the UK and also run the Motor Industry Public Affairs Association (www.mipaa.com)

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