Education

• Teaching
• Research
• Administration
• Student affairs, such as study abroad/exchange programs
• Library and information services

Employers

• Universities and colleges
• Elementary and secondary schools, public and private
• Professional language schools

Information & Strategies

• PhD required for college/university teaching.
• Earn graduate degree in college student affairs or library/information science for other university positions.
• Learn certification process for teaching K-12. Acquire certification in additional subject area(s) for increased job possibilities.
• Maintain a high GPA and develop strong recommendations from faculty.
• Get involved on campus as a resident assistant, orientation leader, admissions guide, etc.

The Arts

• Administration/Management
• Archival work
• Education
• Research
• Translation
• Museum work: curatorship, conservation, restoration
• Design: period, exhibit, costume, set
• Development/Fundraising
• Appraisal

Employers

• Museums: public, private, university
• Art galleries
• Art councils
• Historical societies and sites
• Archives
• Libraries
• Public research agencies
• Private foundations
• Theatrical companies

Information & Strategies

• Minor in art history or take other relevant courses.
• Develop excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Acquire computer skills.
• Volunteer or intern in an art or historical museum.
• Earn a graduate degree in museum studies, art history, library/information science or other related field.
• Be prepared to relocate to areas with higher concentrations of art-related employers.

Government

• Administration
• Research
• Policy analysis
• Lobbying
• Program management
• Translation
• Foreign language teaching
• Library/Information services

Employers

Federal government including:

• State Department
• Civil Rights Commission
• Education Department
• EPA
• Federal Trade Commission
• Government Printing Office
• Health and Human Services
• Labor Department
• Library of Congress
• National Labor Relations Board
• National Park Service
• Departments of Transportation

Information & Strategies

• Learn federal, state, and local job application process.
• Take additional courses in area of interest.
• Gain relevant work experience through government internship programs.
• Earn a master's or professional degree in a relevant field to qualify for the most job opportunities.
• Get involved in campus organizations.
• Develop excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nonprofit

• Administration
• Research
• Grant writing
• Development
• Programming

Employers

• Nonprofit organizations
• Social service organizations
• Churches and religiously affiliated groups

Information & Strategies

• Volunteer or intern with social service organizations.
• Learn to work well with people of diverse backgrounds. Develop excellent communication skills.
• Take a course in grant writing.
• Join a service fraternity or get involved in community service projects.

Communications

• Technical Writing
• Editing
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Research
• Translation

Employers

• Publishers
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• TV stations
• Film companies
• Internet sites
• Advertising agencies

Information & Strategies

• Develop excellent writing and research skills.
• Take courses in applicable areas such as English, technical writing, or journalism.
• Gain related work experience by completing an internship.
• Develop a portfolio of writing samples.
• Write for campus or community newspapers.
• Learn appropriate computer software packages.

Business/Industry

• Customer service
• Management
• Sales
• Human resources
• Public relations
• Importing and exporting

Employers

• Business corporations in various industries such as banking, retailing, insurance, financial services, travel and tourism
• Antique dealerships

Information & Strategies

• Many businesses hire students of any major if they have relevant experience and have developed the skills employers seek.
• Minor in business or another relevant field.
• Obtain related experience through internships, summer, and part-time jobs.
• Develop strong computer skills.
• Learn to work well on a team.
• Get involved in campus organizations and seek leadership roles.

Law

Employers

• Law firms
• Corporate law departments

Information & Strategies

• Plan to obtain a JD degree.
• Maintain a high GPA and prepare for the LSAT.
• Build strong faculty recommendations.
• Participate in mock trial or debate teams.
• Find a part-time job in a law firm or shadow an attorney.

Medicine

Employers

• Private practice
• Hospitals
• Various government/private agencies

Information & Strategies

• Sometimes alternative undergraduate degrees are looked upon favorably by medical schools.
• Take applicable prerequisites for medical school and maintain an excellent GPA.
• Volunteer or work in a hospital or medical facility.
• Shadow a physician to gain a solid understanding of the medical field.
• Get involved in campus organizations and take leadership roles.