Hello, I could use a little career advice. I went to school for PR and communications and I have earned both a BA and a Master's with these majors. However, when I finished school I started my career in digital marketing and SM management and I have been in some kind of marketing role ever since. Now that I'm back on the job hunt I wonder if I should be pursuing PR jobs. I have the degrees and I know there is some over lap between marketing and PR but I don't technically have any professional

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If you decide to go into PR, consider getting your APR not just for the initials behind your name but for the invaluable education you receive.

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Public Relations experince. So, if I wanted a PR job, should I be looking at entry level roles or could I go for more advance positions?

I think it would be advantageous for you to start at an agency to gain the hands-on PR experience. That way you can get skills like writing press releases, media pitching, and working with media tools under your belt. I'm in the exact opposite situation as you right now. I got my master's in PR and now I'm trying to work in marketing!

Id recommend finding a digital role in a PR agency!

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