The lines of applicants are long and the competition is stiff. Therefore, an internship in this field is strongly recommended. Career Outlook Employment of public relations specialists is expected to increase as fast as the average for all occupations through 2005, but because entry into the field is very competitive given the number of graduates with relevant degrees, your work experience and relevant course work will affect your standing in the applicant pool. Advertising managers are expected to see faster than average growth through 2005 with an increasingly competitive and combative marketplace that becomes less regional and more global. The ability to read and enjoyment of reading are highly valued in business administration and management careers.
Writing is also very important in the business sector.
Business writing requires an excellent vocabulary, clarity of expression, and some special stylistic techniques of directness, collaboration, and persuasion. Positions in sales, management and related business occupations constitute one of the largest groups of potential career opportunities for graduates in English. The hiring outlook has much to do with the general trend of the economy and the size and location of the hiring organization. These types of positions follow trends. Internships in business are strongly recommended before graduation.