Due to an abundance of opportunities after studies locally and globally, the Journalism and Mass Communication sector is gaining enormous attention. A graduate can pursue higher studies in a reputed mass communication institute or can begin working. There is definitely a lot of competition and finding a decent job isn’t easy. The following steps will help you find a job in this field:

1. Choose the right college

In India, there are many colleges to study this subject. Here at Jaganannth Institute of Management Sciences, Vasant Kunj II, you can learn the core of this field from the best faculty. To begin learning more about the industry, you can take a diploma course in mass communication or pursue post-graduation or even a graduation..

2. Identify and follow your passion

Discovering your passion is the first step to securing a good job in the mass communication industry. It is important to know what interests you the most. In addition to journalism, you can study writing, marketing, public relations and advertising, reporting, sports journalism, graphics and animation, UI design, photography, and so on. However, you have to find your true passion first.

It’s time to learn more about your true passion once you discover it. Find out the latest trends by following the industry and top people. When you want a job in journalism, for example, look for the top journalists in the city or around the world. Keep an eye on their activity, style, and profile. By doing so, you will learn the best success practices to follow.

3. Look for opportunities

When you are enthusiastic about something, the fire inside of you never goes out. You keep honing your skills whether it is  a weekend or a major holiday. It has been observed in the mass communication sector that employees are frequently required to work long hours, including on weekends and holidays. As a result, to excel in your career, you make this type of routine a habit. This practice will give you the energy you need to impress potential employers and land a great job in the field of mass communication.

4. Be Creative

Along with the curriculum, your mass communication institute will teach you great talents and practical aspects. You will also get knowledge as a result of your hard work and investigation. Apart from that, you must demonstrate your inventiveness at  interviews and at work. The same concept or pattern will not last indefinitely. As a result, be inventive to win people’s hearts.

5. Give Mock Interviews

Prepare for every interview by practicing, practicing, and practicing! You can do mock interviews to see how you will fare in an actual interview. Mock interviews will assist you in overcoming flaws and increasing your chances of landing a job.

Following these procedures will help you land a high-profile job.

Gauri Joshi Belwal

Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication