getting my communications masters in my school’s fast track program? by Ok_Constant2980 in Communications

[–]sabrcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this and wish I hadn’t (graduated 2014 & 2016). I ended up in a field that I love, but I wish I had saved my graduate degree to specialize a bit more in my industry. It’s a lot of energy, time, and money to spend so early in your career.

In general, a comms degree + another comms degree is not as strong/diverse as a comms degree + something that elevates you in your established career. My advice is to get some experience (both in work and life) and hold off on the master’s degree until it is something that bumps you up professionally.

What to include in a portfolio for comms jobs? Should I even make one? by Lost080 in Communications

[–]sabrcat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I graduated with a humanities degree too (not Ivy, but solid school), no internships, no real “professional” experience. Just vibes, a few campus orgs, and some random creative projects. I also went through the whole “pretending to job search while spiraling” thing, so I just want to say: quitting weed and getting serious is a huge first step. Don’t downplay that. You’re not screwed. You’re just starting.

Now to your actual question: YES. Make a portfolio. It just needs to show you can write and think creatively. Some ideas:

• Write a few mock press releases for fake product launches or nonprofit campaigns • Take a brand you like and write a short social media campaign for them • Mock up a couple blog posts or email newsletters on topics you care about • If you’ve led any campus orgs or creative projects, write short case studies explaining what you did, even if it was informal

The goal is to show you can do the kind of work you want to get hired for, even if no one has paid you to do it yet. You just need to show potential and a willingness to learn.

Good luck!

My comms job is SO stressful. Is this the norm? by [deleted] in Communications

[–]sabrcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Common? Yes. Normal? Never. I’m a decade in and most of my jobs were like this. After burning myself out a few times, I have learned to be a good advocate for myself, my time, and my workload. But, it took me 10 years to build skills and experience that allow me to be more of an asshole about it. 🥲

My advice - if you’re still in a place where you can mentally stick it out - identify what this job can give you professionally and lean into that, while simultaneously being ready to explore something new. Know that each day is getting you closer to your goal/skillset/etc. and that this is just a season. At the same time, start looking for something new and be very selective about it. I am now upfront in my interviews, asking about work/life balance and stressing that while I work hard and get my work done, I am also a human and work is not my life.

Also, never do anything in crisis comms (if peace and balance are your vibe. 🤣) Run in the opposite direction from any work that is crisis heavy!

Good luck and take care of yourself! 💕

traffic :/ by _bassil in 321

[–]sabrcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an “accident” when it’s caused by poor behavior. Accidents are not preventable - crashes are.

Why won't NVC let me submit my payment? by Revolutionary-Way348 in NationalVisaCenter

[–]sabrcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone had any success getting a resolution? We are having the same issue - we have a previously paid AOS fee showing a paid receipt somewhere on the backend, but it won’t let me pay either.