Careers In Media And Communications

Public relations pros love what they do. It's an exciting and rewarding industry and whether you like to write, pitch, research or strategise there's a role for you. We take a look at the different areas of PR, most popular jobs, income guides and the best courses to take for a carer in public relations.

Building rapport through small talk with your interviewer can give you the edge over other candidates - but not if you talk about topics like the weather. Get prepared with some interesting interview conversation starters, what to talk about and what to avoid!

Are you making these unforgivable interview mistakes? Stopping off to grab a coffee, lying and trash talking your old boss are just a few ways to leave a bad impression. Here's how not to stuff up the interview for your dream job

The communication industry is all about telling stories. Learn strategies to build your career as a professional in communications and ensure your stories get seen, heard or read.

Yves has been in social media marketing for seven years and for an industry that\'s been around only 10, it\'s safe to say he\'s pretty much an expert in the field! Read Yves\' tips and experiences as a social media manager at the Uni of Melbourne.

Rahul has 10+ years\' experience managing media and marketing strategies for some of the biggest global brands (think BMW and Virgin). He now works with the world\'s third largest advertising and PR company.

Want to feel like a room without a roof? Here are 4 science-backed ways to feel happier!

From criminology and sport studies to mathematics and music, we take a look at 10 majors from The University of Queensland you might not have considered for your arts degree.

The property market is booming – but does that mean a job in real estate is a sound career move? From courses, to commissions to your competition, we\'ve got all your questions answered.

Always wanted to be a professional writer? From copywriting to screenwriting, we list 10 day-jobs for the modern wordsmith.

With the largest workforce in the country and growth in mining halved, where will the jobs lie for New South Wales? The Jobs Australia 2014 report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics predicts the fastest-growing industries to 2018.

The internet may have made some occupations redundant but did you know it has created more jobs than it has made obsolete? This week Julia looks at some of the new roles that have been spun in the world wide web.