I did a communication paper as part of my sports science degree. Thought it would be a waste of time. Turned out to be the most valuable learning experience I’ve ever had. Changed my life.
I was a communication major and graduated with honors in 2002. There are a few things in my life that I wish I could have done differently, but that is actually a degree I have never regretted. Many, many years of clearing six figures annually. Thankfully, I get to also do what I enjoy, and that is primarily lead and work with people.
That's what i was looking for long time ,be honest with you,it's pretty hard to get a high presentation in front camera or many people ,experience is the most important thing in public speaking skills , i just want to be a great speaker,but on the other hand i need more practice. Thank you for sharing Sir ,your videos all of them are precious,appreciate that❤❤❤
As Editor-in-Chief for our organization, I graduated with honors with a B.S. in Communications and currently working on a Master's. Prior to school I already had over 10 years experience but having this type of discipline helped to close so many gaps.Worth every moment.
I was a comm major and undergrad. I’m a lawyer now. People will still be struggling with the stigma of being a comm major for some time. That’s the unfortunate reality of the situation. People view it as the easy major that all the athletes take. And it’s partly comm professors own fault. In my experience. They make the classes far too easy to pass. It’s to the point where you can never crack the book and still get a c+ or better. The fact that the major is so open should not be reflected in the grading criteria. Until professors actually start grading like other majors, comm will continue to be laughed at. The stigma is very much alive. That’s the unfortunate reality.
Well, you should be well positioned for a great career if you put what you learn into practice regardless of on-campus perceptions. In the real world, where it counts, employers are looking for communication skills.
@@alexanderlyon thank you for the response. I've also enjoyed watching your videos in my communication courses. On a side note, the majority of students I talk to are mainly interested in one thing: social media marketing/content marketing. I feel this is an extremely short term career choice with the emergence of AI which can produce content faster and tailor messages with more accuracy than any human can with the right data set. How do you feel AI will affect the communication job market?
@@alexanderlyon You’re argument makes two critically flawed assumptions. First, You assume that a demand for communication skills is tantamount to a demand (or creates a reciprocal demand for) communication majors. That is a leap in logic that I don’t think is warranted for the following reasons: a) most employers view communication is a soft skill. It can be acquired through informal study (I.e. personal experience) or as a byproduct of other more rigorous areas of study. For instance, I’ve found philosophy majors to generally be skilled communicators because they understand the form of arguments. b) the way interviewers likely assess communication skills in most instances is through the interview itself, not a degree in the subject. It’s basically the beer test in most instances. Second, you assume that having majored in communication means you are skilled at communication. I have frequently found this to be untrue , both interpersonally and public ally. This is a result of the rampant and unfortunate grade inflation that comm professors have perpetuated for years, which disincentives students from taking the coursework seriously because there are frequently no repercussions to slacking off. Also, as an aside, as someone who is in the “real world” where it “counts,” the perception of comm majors is exactly as I’ve said it is. I’ve had to justify my choice of undergraduate majors multiple times professionally and when I was applying to law school (and internships) (it’s less of a problem now because of doing well in law school). I majored in communication. I would like for what you’re saying to be true. However, in my experience, academically and professionally, it’s looked down on. That’s the reality. And before you make the argument that the statistics say otherwise, please refer to assumption one. I love comm. I enjoyed my time and learned a lot. Interpersonal, public speaking, theory, and argumentation and debate changes the course of my life. However, I think we need to be honest about the pitfalls of the major, so we can make it better going forward.
I can't predict the future on the way AI will shape jobs in the content creation/social media space but it will surely change things. How it will change things is still up in the air.
Thank you for this. I graduated with a Communication Studies degree from SHSU last December and have struggled with finding a career path. Currently working in education as a substitute, I haven’t been able to land anything more “concrete” due to most positions demanding experience in the field. But this video gives me confidence that I can truly tailor my resume to highlight my knowledge as leverage and actually understand the roles and positions I am qualified for. I’ve always wanted to work in education or sports, currently I’ve been turned down for every advising role I’ve applied for. Any recommendations on certifications/programs/or skills I should acquire to begin an academic advising career?
Hi. I don't think you need additional certification yet. I'd recommend apply for any openings on college campuses near you that seem like the might be a fit. Every campus I've worked on hires Communication graduates for positions in academic advising, recruiting, marketing, etc. Any position in any office like that would be a great start. You may want to get some self-education on the skills in those areas if you don't have them already. For example, in marketing, you'd be expected to create graphics, etc. I wish you the best!
It depends on the classes and program, but communication skills usually help people professionally. If you could pair it with business classes, that would be a good combo. But choosing a major is as much about what gets your motor running as it is about what would make a good major professionally. People who have a genuine love for their subject often do well professionally.
I understand the importance of communication skills. However majoring in it? Taking 4 years to learn these skills? It's nothing short of a scam. You can become a good enough communicator by choosing any author like carmine gallo and taking a week or two going through his books and videos. You can improve by actually working in the industry and doing presentations. He teaches you better than any PhDs who never worked in the industry. Who only communicates with 16 yr olds and 60 yr old professors.
The thing is people can get a degree just to get a degree u know that right? They will use that degree to go in unrelated field just to open doors for them
@@assassin7250I chose the comm major because i didnt know what else to pick. I really didnt feel like being miserable for 4 years studying math and calculus for engineering, or reading books all dam day for law achool, and doctor stuff grosses me out
Let’s not confuse communication skills with communication degrees. You are wasting your time & money if spending 4 years and $100k + for a BA in this. You can improve your comm skills on the side while getting a truly useful degree.
Hypothetically, you can learn anything on the side. However, most of my corporate clients have degrees in other areas and struggle profoundly with their communication skills and it holds their careers back. And it takes a long time before they get good at presentations, running meetings, etc. even with persistent practice. It's a big investment to hire a coach or trainer. Many people wrongly assume they can just pick up these skills rather easily, but that is usually the case. And the data show that a BA in Communication outperforms many other humanities and social science degrees and job placement is solid for our majors. It's a bit above the mid-point. So, the facts show it's not a waste of money. I can't speak for all college communication programs, but all the ones I've been part of have a strong emphasis on teaching communication skills. On the other hand, I don't think you are entirely wrong. For example, I frequently recommend to my own Comm students that they (a) double major and/or at least minor in something with more technical skills, and (b) do 1 to 2 internships during college to get practical experience in an industry. Communication skills paired with a "hard" skill is usually the combination that works best. All in all, if somebody comes out with a Communication degree and struggles professionally over the long run, then it might be that the individual him/herself has some employment issues that are not connected to the degree.
I did a communication paper as part of my sports science degree. Thought it would be a waste of time. Turned out to be the most valuable learning experience I’ve ever had. Changed my life.
is sports science degree worth it?
I love both marketing and communication. Powerful degrees and industries
I was a communication major and graduated with honors in 2002. There are a few things in my life that I wish I could have done differently, but that is actually a degree I have never regretted. Many, many years of clearing six figures annually. Thankfully, I get to also do what I enjoy, and that is primarily lead and work with people.
um what the hell donyou work as? are you hiring?
I have a masters in communication and I now work as a Storytelling Instructor at Snapchat!
Wth.. are u trolling or being serious 😂. If you’re not, that’s pretty cool.
this is amazing
What’s that pay?
That's what i was looking for long time ,be honest with you,it's pretty hard to get a high presentation in front camera or many people ,experience is the most important thing in public speaking skills , i just want to be a great speaker,but on the other hand i need more practice. Thank you for sharing Sir ,your videos all of them are precious,appreciate that❤❤❤
As Editor-in-Chief for our organization, I graduated with honors with a B.S. in Communications and currently working on a Master's. Prior to school I already had over 10 years experience but having this type of discipline helped to close so many gaps.Worth every moment.
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing.
I was a comm major and undergrad. I’m a lawyer now. People will still be struggling with the stigma of being a comm major for some time. That’s the unfortunate reality of the situation. People view it as the easy major that all the athletes take. And it’s partly comm professors own fault. In my experience. They make the classes far too easy to pass. It’s to the point where you can never crack the book and still get a c+ or better. The fact that the major is so open should not be reflected in the grading criteria. Until professors actually start grading like other majors, comm will continue to be laughed at. The stigma is very much alive. That’s the unfortunate reality.
100%. I'm currently majoring in comm studies and this is extremely accurate.
Well, you should be well positioned for a great career if you put what you learn into practice regardless of on-campus perceptions. In the real world, where it counts, employers are looking for communication skills.
@@alexanderlyon thank you for the response. I've also enjoyed watching your videos in my communication courses.
On a side note, the majority of students I talk to are mainly interested in one thing: social media marketing/content marketing.
I feel this is an extremely short term career choice with the emergence of AI which can produce content faster and tailor messages with more accuracy than any human can with the right data set.
How do you feel AI will affect the communication job market?
@@alexanderlyon You’re argument makes two critically flawed assumptions. First, You assume that a demand for communication skills is tantamount to a demand (or creates a reciprocal demand for) communication majors. That is a leap in logic that I don’t think is warranted for the following reasons: a) most employers view communication is a soft skill. It can be acquired through informal study (I.e. personal experience) or as a byproduct of other more rigorous areas of study. For instance, I’ve found philosophy majors to generally be skilled communicators because they understand the form of arguments. b) the way interviewers likely assess communication skills in most instances is through the interview itself, not a degree in the subject. It’s basically the beer test in most instances.
Second, you assume that having majored in communication means you are skilled at communication. I have frequently found this to be untrue , both interpersonally and public ally. This is a result of the rampant and unfortunate grade inflation that comm professors have perpetuated for years, which disincentives students from taking the coursework seriously because there are frequently no repercussions to slacking off.
Also, as an aside, as someone who is in the “real world” where it “counts,” the perception of comm majors is exactly as I’ve said it is. I’ve had to justify my choice of undergraduate majors multiple times professionally and when I was applying to law school (and internships) (it’s less of a problem now because of doing well in law school).
I majored in communication. I would like for what you’re saying to be true. However, in my experience, academically and professionally, it’s looked down on. That’s the reality.
And before you make the argument that the statistics say otherwise, please refer to assumption one.
I love comm. I enjoyed my time and learned a lot. Interpersonal, public speaking, theory, and argumentation and debate changes the course of my life. However, I think we need to be honest about the pitfalls of the major, so we can make it better going forward.
I can't predict the future on the way AI will shape jobs in the content creation/social media space but it will surely change things. How it will change things is still up in the air.
Thank you for this. I graduated with a Communication Studies degree from SHSU last December and have struggled with finding a career path. Currently working in education as a substitute, I haven’t been able to land anything more “concrete” due to most positions demanding experience in the field.
But this video gives me confidence that I can truly tailor my resume to highlight my knowledge as leverage and actually understand the roles and positions I am qualified for. I’ve always wanted to work in education or sports, currently I’ve been turned down for every advising role I’ve applied for. Any recommendations on certifications/programs/or skills I should acquire to begin an academic advising career?
Hi. I don't think you need additional certification yet. I'd recommend apply for any openings on college campuses near you that seem like the might be a fit. Every campus I've worked on hires Communication graduates for positions in academic advising, recruiting, marketing, etc. Any position in any office like that would be a great start. You may want to get some self-education on the skills in those areas if you don't have them already. For example, in marketing, you'd be expected to create graphics, etc. I wish you the best!
i really appreciate this video. Thanks!
Congratulations 🎉🎉
Thank you, Roxi.
Great video as always! - Pedro (Peter) Palacios
What are the similarities and differences in how a comic presents than a public speaker?
Thanks sir
I will start college in fall, I already have the Business Communications, but is worth?
It depends on the classes and program, but communication skills usually help people professionally. If you could pair it with business classes, that would be a good combo. But choosing a major is as much about what gets your motor running as it is about what would make a good major professionally. People who have a genuine love for their subject often do well professionally.
@@alexanderlyon Do I need to worry about the salary of each career?
@@alexanderlyon How I can contact you?
I understand the importance of communication skills. However majoring in it? Taking 4 years to learn these skills? It's nothing short of a scam. You can become a good enough communicator by choosing any author like carmine gallo and taking a week or two going through his books and videos. You can improve by actually working in the industry and doing presentations. He teaches you better than any PhDs who never worked in the industry. Who only communicates with 16 yr olds and 60 yr old professors.
The thing is people can get a degree just to get a degree u know that right? They will use that degree to go in unrelated field just to open doors for them
@@assassin7250 you explained my situation. I just need any type of bachelors degree to check the box and for promoting.
Yes some people go get major degrees and do great in everything but being able to communicate effectively. And that will make or break a whole system!
@@assassin7250I chose the comm major because i didnt know what else to pick. I really didnt feel like being miserable for 4 years studying math and calculus for engineering, or reading books all dam day for law achool, and doctor stuff grosses me out
Let’s not confuse communication skills with communication degrees. You are wasting your time & money if spending 4 years and $100k + for a BA in this. You can improve your comm skills on the side while getting a truly useful degree.
Hypothetically, you can learn anything on the side. However, most of my corporate clients have degrees in other areas and struggle profoundly with their communication skills and it holds their careers back. And it takes a long time before they get good at presentations, running meetings, etc. even with persistent practice. It's a big investment to hire a coach or trainer.
Many people wrongly assume they can just pick up these skills rather easily, but that is usually the case. And the data show that a BA in Communication outperforms many other humanities and social science degrees and job placement is solid for our majors. It's a bit above the mid-point. So, the facts show it's not a waste of money. I can't speak for all college communication programs, but all the ones I've been part of have a strong emphasis on teaching communication skills.
On the other hand, I don't think you are entirely wrong. For example, I frequently recommend to my own Comm students that they (a) double major and/or at least minor in something with more technical skills, and (b) do 1 to 2 internships during college to get practical experience in an industry. Communication skills paired with a "hard" skill is usually the combination that works best.
All in all, if somebody comes out with a Communication degree and struggles professionally over the long run, then it might be that the individual him/herself has some employment issues that are not connected to the degree.
Lol
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Yes, it's well known that I'm a Christian.
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