Okay, so you are dreaming of starting a career in the PR industry.  

Congratulations, you have made a great choice! 

Ever since you decided on this dream, you have been looking at what kind of public relations jobs are out there, and you came across the term public affairs

Let's be honest, it sounds a little strange — and quite often people use it when they actually mean public relations. Other times, people use the term PR when they actually mean public affairs

The whole thing is enough to confuse even the most seasoned PR pro. That is why we decided to clarify the difference between public relations and public affairs. 

It is time to give a sigh of relief because media update's Alrika Möller is exploring the difference between public relations and public affairs. 

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Is there an aspect of PR that is still a bit of a mystery to you? Let us know in the comment section below. 

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**Sources used include Indeed, Rud Pedersen and Public Affairs Networking