Comments on: 6 Surprising Academic Majors That Led to Great PR Careers

By: Amanda Miller Littlejohn

Amanda Miller Littlejohn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:19 +0000

Hi Welker, thank you for your comment and compliment. Without knowing more about your situation, I couldn’t say. But I have your email address so we can communicate offline. I’m not sure about the professional organizations in your area, but IABC should have a chapter near you. I would also suggest you getting involved on the various LinkedIn Groups for PR professionals: there are dozens of PR groups with thousands of seasoned pros who are available to answer questions and you can probably find people in the Montreal area to give you targeted insights into that market.

I’m also building a community of Mopwater PR pros on Facebook so I hope you will join our fan page. Just search Mopwater in the Facebook search field.

By: Amanda Miller Littlejohn

Amanda Miller Littlejohn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:05:10 +0000

That’s sounds like a great strategy. Thanks for your comment, Sara!

By: Amanda Miller Littlejohn

Amanda Miller Littlejohn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:04:16 +0000

@Julia-I knew I was going to double major in English and something and I *almost* picked philosophy instead of history so I completely understand! Loved it! Thanks for your comment. The only thing I wish I had done was maybe minored in business, because at my College of Arts and Sciences we were just floating around in academia, and all of the business smarts I had to learn in the real world. In retrospect, a business class or two would have been a good addition.

@Phyllis Thank you for your comment! I totally agree. My dad asked me what I was going to do with an English degree when I first declared my major. (He has a degree in engineering). He told me I was going to be the most well-spoken person working at McDonald’s!

By: Dan Larson

Dan Larson — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:01:06 +0000

Well somebody has to speak for the journos. Took my undergrad degree in Journalism with a minor in 20th Century European History right into a bullpen at small afternoon daily paper. College provided me with the tools and ethical foundation, the daily grind provided me with the ability to gather information and write on deadline. Those skills have served me well right through jobs at newspapers and trade magazines and into a corporate communications career. My advice: Learn to ask the right questions, find out what’s motivating the person, remember that simple is better than complex, don’t lead with your chin and always let the boss take the credit.

By: Welker Claude

Welker Claude — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:47:09 +0000

Hi, I truly enjoyed reading your articles. You always offer wise advice on how to start a successful career in PR. Ever since, I graduate in 2007, I’ve been hustling my way in the business. So far, I haven’t had the anticipate success that I was hoping. Lately, I was wondering about strategy on how to get the momentum I need to make an impact. Do you have any advice the could be helpful?? I currently reside in Montreal,Canada. The market is somewhat different from the American one. But I am thinking more & more of trying an international career. Any advice would be consider as a plus thanks.

By: Sara Miller

Sara Miller — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:46:04 +0000

Great article! I majored in Spanish, which greatly improved my command of the English language. I also racked up triple minors in communications, political science and philosophy. I then went on to earn a master’s in public communications from a large university. I would recommend this kind of academic inverted triangle- start out broad, then narrow your interests- to anyone interested in communications or public relations.