I have seen that being an expert in your job doesn’t necessarily mean you can explain your ideas well in meetings. Getting your thoughts down in words can sometimes be the hardest part. Do you think communication skills improve with practice or with work experience?

all of my jobs so far have been related to copywriting and creating posts for social media. I absolutely love writing but I was wondering if there’s jobs in comms that require writing up stuff but not for social media?? I’m assuming there are and I’m unaware of it (or at least I hope so). if so please let me know

Hello Everyone,

I’m seeking feedback on my résumé, as well as advice on the current communications job market. I’ve been at my current job for about six years, and just feel stuck in a rut personally and professionally.

Thank you in advance.

Hello. So I have an interview coming up for a communications specialist role and was informed that I would have to take an assessment following the interview. I’ve completed a few of these before with other job interviews in the past but I have not made it to the final rounds after this (for background, i did not receive any feedback other than “moved on to another candidate”). Might be a long shot but does anyone have any advice i guess on how to prepare? They all varied between spot the grammar errors, writing an example of a press release, make a social graphic using Canva, how would you write this announcement so i kinda think it all depends on what the hiring manager is looking for but I wanted to see if anyone here has experienced that/has some advice. 😀Thanks in advance.

Hi! I'm looking for advice on putting together my portfolio. I am seeking entry-level comms.

I have marketing and journalism experience. My marketing experience comes from a past internship turned part-time job. My journalism/writing experience comes from my BA in English and MS in Journalism.

I have examples of my marketing work (social media campaigns/designs/other social copy) to include, but I also have writing samples in the form of articles. What is the best way to present and organize this in my portfolio?

I'd also appreciate any other advice for applying to entry-level comms roles. Thanks!

My employer recently started an “employee relations” division, but it’s all about compliance, policy, and conflict. Not at all about building relationships, loyalty, engagement etc

Here's what the most prepared UK teams tend to have in place:

• Pre-approved message templates for common scenarios, so posts don't sit in sign-off during an emergency
• One shared inbox for every channel, so no resident message gets missed overnight
• A staff rotation for evenings and weekends, agreed before the storm arrives
• One pinned post that gets updated, rather than a flood of new posts people have to scroll through
• Someone monitoring for rumors and correcting them quickly
• Accessible updates: plain language, alt text, and key information in the post text rather than only in an image

What we'd like to understand better from US teams:

• How do you coordinate messaging between city, county and state accounts?
• How do you work alongside National Weather Service alerts?
• What's the one thing you wish you'd had in place before your last major weather event?

Hello everyone,

I am a PhD researcher at Universiti Malaya, conducting an ethics-approved study titled "Online Political Information and Social Media Use Among Young Adults."

This study examines how young people encounter, engage with, and interpret various forms of political content and media influencers on social media platforms. It also explores how algorithmic recommendations and online messaging influence exposure to different political viewpoints.

Who Can Participate?

Age: 18–25 years old.

Residency: Currently residing in the United States, and have lived in the U.S. for at least one year.

Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is not required. All nationalities and statuses are welcome as long as you meet the age and residency criteria.

Ideology: Open to all perspectives. You do not need to support or oppose any specific political party or ideology to take part.

What Does Participation Involve?

Completing an online questionnaire about your social media habits, interaction with media influencers, and views on online political content.

The survey takes approximately 7-10 minutes to complete.

Privacy & Voluntariness

Participation is 100% voluntary. You can skip optional questions or withdraw at any point before submitting without penalty.

There is no compensation or payment for participating.

Your responses are completely confidential. A full informed consent statement will be provided on the first page of the survey.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/6h96TD39HBVaLXkH9 

Thank you so much for your time and for helping advance academic research!

To all my communication majors or ANYONE, what were some of your favorite theories to learn about ?

Looking to improve my copywriting and become incredibly persuasive to improve in my business been studying into Cultivation Theory and Social Identity theory so far looking for more !!

Looking for advice regarding self promotion during the mid-term.

Is it something we should look at? Because we built a solution in the gov sector that hosts over 8M entries in public spending leading to an in-depth analysis of what changes since the last election?

Does contacting news channel or other network does anything? Are they gone to use the data and never refer to our company? Does anyone have experience with this?

I 25(F) have a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from a South Asian country. I have 2 years of agency experience as a Creative Producer & Copywriter in my home country.

Almost a year ago, I moved to the US. It took me a year to settle in, get my driver's license, set up housing, and get a temporary blue-collar job in manufacturing.

Now, I am prepping for Grad School applications for next fall. But I am desperate for a full-time job in the communications field. I miss working in the creative field and feel like I am missing out on the best years of my career.

In a country, with no network and backup, how do I approach job hunting? I have been applying for roles like Creative Associate, Social Media Coordinator & so on but have gotten almost no responses. As much as I loved socialising back home, here I feel dread about networking and reaching out to people because 1. I do not have a US degree; 2. I do not have experience with US companies.

Also, the process of transitioning has me burned out and am slowly losing my confidence. I am a really passionate individual but I feel stuck & demotivated.

Do I just wait until I start Grad School? Or keep applying until I get lucky enough that someone believes in me enough to give my first job?

I come from a Hindi-medium background. Although I've been working in corporate for a few years now, I still struggle with English communication, especially during meetings, discussions, and when I have to express my thoughts spontaneously.

I can understand English and manage basic conversations, but when it comes to speaking confidently, explaining something professionally, or putting my point across, I often get stuck. Sometimes I know exactly what I want to say but can't find the right words.

Lately, I've started feeling that this is holding me back professionally. I want to move into senior roles, but I feel my communication skills and lack of confidence might become a bigger obstacle than my technical skills.

I'm thinking of investing in a good English communication and personality development course, preferably something that focuses on practical speaking, corporate communication and confidence rather than just grammar.

Would love some recommendations for courses, online/offline classes or anything that actually worked for you. I don't mind spending money if it's genuinely worth it.

I just don't want to keep feeling left behind because I can't express myself as well as others.

PS - AI assisted post.

I'm transferring from a community college and majoring in Communication Studies. Since I want to work in the healthcare field, I was thinking about pursuing a Bachelor's in Health Communication with a minor in Public Health. However, Cal State LA (CSULA) is the only university in my area that offers a major specifically in Health Communication.
Would it be better to attend CSULA for that specific major, or go to a more reputable school like Cal State Long Beach (CSLB) or Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) and earn a B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Public Health? What are your thoughts?

I have a bachelor’s degree in media studies and currently work in communications for a nonprofit. I enjoy the work to some extent and feel I’m a decent employee who gets things done, but I sometimes question how well I actually understand the field. I can help with email campaigns, write content, share social media posts, and handle other communications tasks. However, I still feel inexperienced when it comes to developing bigger-picture strategy from scratch and understanding what makes our work successful. It should be clicking in my head more than it currently is. If I wanted to change to another organization and eventually move into more senior positions, I’m not sure what strengths I’d bring beyond what I do now. I want to build a stronger foundation in communications strategy and understand what makes someone truly good at this work. I’ve considered pursuing a master’s degree to learn the core theories and skills behind communications that maybe I didn’t learn in my first degree, but I’m unsure if this is the right step for someone in my position or if there are better ways/professional development opportunities to get a grasp on this. How do I develop these strategic skills and confidence?

Hey everyone,

I’ve spent my career so far specializing in nonprofit web and digital communications. I’m exploring a pivot into a broader Nonprofit Communications Manager role to expand my professional options, and I want to figure out how to best position myself. Digital skills are obviously a massive asset, but I don't want to get pigeonholed as "just the website/digital person."

To any Communications Directors or hiring managers here: What are the top 2 or 3 attributes or skills you look for when hiring a communications manager?

If you saw an applicant with a heavy web and digital background, what would they need to show on their resume or say in an interview to prove they can handle the broader strategic piece (like donor comms, campaign planning or cross-department strategy)? What gaps do you usually see in people trying to make this jump? Thanks in advance for any insights or reality checks!

Public sector posts often get written for sign-off rather than for the person scrolling past. Here are five common patterns and a rewrite for each.

1. The closure notice

Before: "Residents are advised that the household waste recycling centre will be closed for essential maintenance works."

After: "Our recycling centre on [road] is closed on Monday for repairs. It reopens on Tuesday at 9am."

2. The service update

Before: "Service users experiencing difficulties accessing appointments should utilise the online portal."

After: "Struggling to get an appointment? You can book online, day or night: [link]"

3. The consultation close

Before: "Following a period of engagement, the consultation has now concluded."

After: "Thank you to the [number] people who told us what they think about the new bus routes. Here's what we heard and what happens next."

4. The weather warning

Before: "Due to adverse weather conditions, gritting operations are ongoing across the network."

After: "We're gritting main roads tonight. Side roads may still be icy, so take care if you're heading out early."

5. The vague commitment

Before: "The council is committed to reducing antisocial behaviour in the area."

After: "We've added two extra patrols in the town centre on Friday and Saturday nights, starting this weekend."

What they have in common:

• Lead with what changes for the reader
• Name the specific place, date or time
• Swap passive voice for "we"
• Replace promises with actions

What's the worst bit of public sector jargon you've had to rewrite? We've put together a longer guide on this and can share it in the comments if it's useful.

A cool comms strategy framework - I thought could be useful to anyone interested in communications as a profession. More explanation here.

Hi i’m just looking for advice here. A couple networking events are coming up and i’m super excited, but i also don’t really know what to talk to profs about? Im sure they hear the usual dental/medical shpeal a lot so does anyone have any advice? I’m super nervous lol, and don’t know what to expect at all