Public relations among top 50 career choices for 2011 and beyond

U.S. News & World Report has identified two public relations fields as among the best career choices for 2011.  In a report issued today, U.S. News identifies public relations specialists and meeting planners as two of the top 50 career choices.  Both are expected to grow at above-average rates between now and 2018.  Demand for public relations specialists is forecast by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 24 percent in the decade ahead while demand for meeting planners is expected to grow 16 percent.

Two other career choices on the top 50 list that may hold interest to some journalism and mass communication students are film and video editor and multi-media artist.

The special career report also includes several sidebar stories of value to anyone looking for a job.  They include the following:

• Ten smart ways to use social media in your job search
• How to choose a career that's best for you
• 21 secrets to getting the job
• 11 helpful sites for job seekers
• 6 steps to polish up your resume

If you're looking for an internship or job, or expect to be within the next year, this report is definitely worth taking some time to review.