Right now I am a professional writing major at college, but just changed my major to Business Management with a minor in professional writing. I'm interested in a career in journalism... but am quite scared of pursuing that route because the job market I've heard is tough in that field. I wouldn't mind doing something in the business field and I know I have better job security and can make more money in a business job. I'm just not really sure what I should do I guess... any advice?
2007-03-26 06:04:04 · 4 answers · asked by Alicia 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think your instincts are good -- follow them.
Study both fields. You can either go into Journalism, Business Writing or some other area of business when you graduate. It is good to have lots of options. You don't have to decide now (you have my permission for that).
2007-03-26 06:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pursue a double major.
Otherwise if job security is extremely important and your hesitant to major in journalism, maybe stay with business major and a journalism minor. That way you are still exposed to journalism, and you can join the school paper or other extracurriculars to further expose yourself.
2007-03-26 13:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by trin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Journalism will be as difficult as business management with all the competition that is out there. You should do what you really feel passionate about, not what you think will make the most money for you.
2007-03-26 13:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not hard if you know how to network yourself. Try writing for your college's student paper since it gives you writing experience and builds your credentials.
2007-03-26 13:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋