How to become a public relations consultant?
1. Study for your bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field. Many specialists have communications, journalism or writing degrees. Try to take a few public speaking or oratory classes if your school offers them. 2. Set up an internship with a public relations (PR) firm or the PR department of a company. Recent graduates need more than just good grades to get a job, and an internship gives you some real-world experience. Remember to be professional and work hard at your internship, so that you can get a good reference from your host. 3. Talk to your internship hosts about the possibility of employment after graduation. You can also ask different members of the PR department how they started their careers. Be sure to ask whether they have contacts at other PR companies. 4. Work on your public-speaking skills. If you become a media relations specialist, you’ll often have to speak to many members of the press at the same time. You need to be able to speak clearly and confidently u
