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Career Prospects for 2005
Forecasting has become a popular activity for most Filipinos, and with the advent of commercialism, it has become a profession in its own right.
An overflow of predictions on what is in store for the Filipinos in the coming days have already bombarded talk shows, sections of broad sheets and popular magazines.
From the predictions gathered from different mass media forms, what could be a favorite subject of discussion and speculation for youngsters, especially mass communication students like you? What would be your ultimate concern?
From the stereotypes already established, youngsters basically have a relish on fashion, high technology gadgets, music and the like. But did you ever wonder what lies ahead of you for 2005? What will happen after graduation? Do you already have conceptions of your future career?
Making informed career decisions requires information about opportunities in the future. What lies ahead for mass communication students for 2005?
Mass Communication students are equipped with skills and expertise for work in the media industry at a time of profound change in the media technology. Students are educated on how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative mass communication research and also acquire effective writing and oral communication skills in media.
These are the qualities that you possess, but did you ever wonder if you could really apply these qualities in your future career? Do mass communication students really get a job they deserve?
Be great, because year 2005 for students like you would be a year of triumph.
Your skills together with the knowledge in communication and media studies would be material to various jobs in the year 2005.
These include public, voluntary and private sector, positions in journalism, public relations, market research and advertising.
According to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), employment in the Philippines rose by 3.2% or almost 1 million more in 2004. In addition, a report from Bureau of Local Employment Statistics showed that the number of employed persons increased by 3.20% or 976,000 employed persons. Total employment rate is also expected to increase for the year 2005.
DOLE also adds that communication and media are among the fastest-growing areas of employment for the year 2005. Employment in the computer system, design and related services will also grow and add more new jobs in professional, scientific and technical services.
So what do these facts tell you?
The Macapagal-Arroyo administration is promising to continue economic reforms to help the Philippines compete with the global market.
Employment growth will be driven by strong reliance of business/companies in information technology; thus mass communication students will definitely have its place in the growing complexity of business. Media communication is widespread and takes a diverse range of forms that would definitely generate jobs from media networks, telecommunication companies, print media, research and advertising companies.
But what basically is the reason behind the Philippines' struggle to match the pace of development in the global and industrialized countries particularly US and countries in the East Asia?
As Gramsci's Hegemony puts it, there is a cultural universe where the dominant ideology (western) is practiced and serves to shape and influence people's minds. Clearly, economic prospects for 2005 will depend on economic performance of international communities.
From these assumptions it can be concluded that students like you are the examples of elements or instruments that succumb to these dominant ideology.
The growth of the economy tomorrow is dependent on how students like you would prepare for your future; hence you should assure yourself of a bright tomorrow by continuing courses on mass communication and other related courses. There are lots of jobs to choose from, just learn to maximize your skills and potentials and you will reach places.
Be optimistic! The prospects are good for the economy
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