Social/Community Services

• Research
• Fundraising
• Counseling
• Volunteer coordination
• Grant writing
• Administration

Employers

• Nonprofit organizations
• Social service organizations
• Public interest research groups
• Museums
• Mental health agencies

Information & Strategies

• Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Gain related work experience.
• Volunteer in relevant organizations.
• Obtain a master's degree in social work or counseling as well as applicable state licensure for therapy positions.
• Become familiar with grant writing techniques.

Religion/Ministry

• Clergy
• Administration
• Missions

Employers

• Local churches or synagogues
• District, regional, national, and world denominational headquarters
• Religious affiliated schools, colleges, and universities
• Local, national, and international mission fields
• Religious organizations

Information & Strategies

• Obtain appropriate seminary training for clergy positions.
• Become certified through a denomination for specialized staff positions.
• Gain related experience through volunteering with local churches or religious organizations.
• Develop applicable foreign language skills for international mission work.
• Seek leadership positions in campus religious organizations.
• Complete an internship or summer position with a religious camp or missionary organization.

Education

• Teaching
• Research
• Administration
• Student Affairs

Employers

• Colleges and universities
• Adult education programs
• Vocational-technical educational programs
• Professional or graduate schools including medical

Information & Strategies

• Obtain a doctorate degree for opportunities in teaching and/or research.
• Develop one or more concentrations, such as mathematics, medical or business ethics, science, or religion.
• Gain related experience through internships, volunteering, or part-time employment.
• Earn a master's degree in a specialized area such as library and information sciences, college student personnel, or counseling.
• Seek campus leadership positions such as peer mentor or resident assistant.

Government

• Public policy
• Research
• Regional planning
• City management
• Intelligence
• Foreign service
• Law enforcement
• Legislative, executive, or judicial services
• Program administration
• Elected or appointed leadership
• Campaign management
• Staff administration
• Special interest advocacy

Employers

• Federal, state, and local government
• Commission on Civil Rights
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Federal Communications Commission
• Department of Energy
• Foreign service
• Federal Municipal Archives
• National and State Endowments for the Humanities
• Legislative, executive, or judicial officials
• Political action committees
• Special interest groups
• Political parties
• Campaigns (national, state, or local)

Information & Strategies

• Become familiar with federal, state, and local job application processes.
• Supplement curriculum with courses in political science, public administration, or business.
• Complete an internship in government or related area.
• Serve in model United Nations.
• Become involved in student government.
• Participate in cultural groups and organizations.
• Write for campus publications focused on national and international affairs.
• Develop skills in computers, statistics, and data analysis.
• Acquire foreign language competency and travel experience for international positions.
• Earn a graduate degree in political science or public administration for advancement.
• Volunteer with the staff of a government official.
• Participate in local or national campaigns.

Ethics

• Medical
• Environmental
• Research

Employers

• Hospitals
• Medical and professional schools
• Colleges and universities
• Consulting services
• Research organizations
• Health science funding agencies
• Environmental agencies

Information & Strategies

• Obtain PhD for most positions.
• Participate in related professional organizations.
• Join debate groups.
• Develop excellent research skills.
• Hone verbal and written communication skills.

Law

Employers

• Law firms
• Corporations
• Federal, state, and local government
• Private practice
• Special interest groups
• Universities

Information & Strategies

• Obtain law degree.
• Develop excellent research and writing skills.
• Participate in debate or mock trial.
• Maintain a high grade point average.
• Gain experience through part-time employment or internships in legal settings.

Writing

• Editing
• Technical writing
• Journalism
• Advertising
• Public relations

Employers

• Publishing companies
• Magazine and newspaper companies
• Professional and trade associations
• Advertising agencies and departments
• Electronic media organizations

Information & Strategies

• Serve on college newspaper staff.
• Develop excellent writing and desktop publishing skills.
• Take courses in journalism, advertising, public relations, or English.
• Gain related experience.
• Become a student member of a related professional group.

Business

• Management
• Sales
• Human resources
• Market research
• Finance
• Insurance

Employers

• Business firms
• Insurance companies
• Banks
• Retail stores
• Marketing research departments or organizations
• Real estate companies

Information & Strategies

• Minor in business.
• Gain related experience through internships or part-time jobs.
• Obtain leadership role(s) in campus organizations.
• Develop computer skills in word processing, database management, and spreadsheet programs.