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Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e
Hamilton Gregory


Career Opportunities

Careers Involving Communication Skills

Communication skills are important in any career. Here are some examples of careers in which these skills play a vital role.

Actor

Advertising copywriter

Air traffic controller

Airline ticket agent

Architect

Attorney

Bank teller

Business executive

Chef

Correctional officer

Counselor

 

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Business executives must be able to communicate effectively with associates and with the public.

 

Dental hygienist

Director of films or video

Editor

Engineer

Financial planner

Flight attendant

Fund-raiser

Graphics designer

Hotel manager

Insurance underwriter

Internet specialist

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A dental hygienist must be able to explain to patients how to take good care of their teeth.

 

Marriage counselor

Mediator

Medical Technician

Military officer

Minister

Nurse

Paramedic

Personnel director

Pharmacist

Photographer

Physician or surgeon

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A personnel director must have good interviewing skills to find and place the best possible applicants for each job opening.

 

Pilot

Police officer

Politician

Psychiatrist

Psychologist

Public relations specialist

Radio announcer

Real estate agent

Receptionist

Reporter

Restaurant manager

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To protect lives and apprehend criminals, police officers need to be effective communicators.

 

Restaurant server

Salesperson

Scientist

Scriptwriter

Secretary

Supervisor

Teacher or professor

Television newscaster

Therapist

Travel agent

Union representative

Writer

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To be effective, teachers must excel in both speaking and listening.