| Areas | Employers | Strategies |
| GOVERNMENT |
- Public policy
- Research
- Regional planning
- City or town management
- Peace Corps
- Intelligence service
- Foreign service
- Public affairs
- Economic affairs
- Administrative affairs
|
- Federal, state, and local government
|
- Complete an internship
- Become involved in student government
- Participate in cross-cultural groups/organizations
- Develop skills in computers, statistics and data analysis
- Acquire foreign language competency for international positions
- Supplement curriculum with business courses
- Earn a graduate degree in political science or public administration for advancement
|
| LAW |
- Lawyer
- Legal assistant
- Paralegal
|
- Law firms
- Corporations
- State and local government
- Private practice
- Public interest agencies
|
- Develop research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Attend law school to earn Juris Doctor
- Attend a specialized training program for paralegals
|
| POLITICS |
- Staff of state or national official
- Campaign worker
- Political party
- Public interest
|
- National and state legislators
- Republican/Democratic National Committee
- Public interest advocacy groups
- National, state, county, city campaigns
|
- Volunteer for local or national campaigns
- Gain experience through internships
- Attain leadership roles in campus and local organizations
- Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Become involved in campus political organizations, student government, and community service projects
- Take courses in statistics, computer science, environmental protection or public policy
- Develop a network of personal contacts
|
| NONPROFIT |
- Administration
- Management
- Public relations
- Fund raising
|
- Nonprofit organizations
- Foundations
- Professional associations
- Interest groups
- Charities
|
- Gain experience through volunteerism and internships
- Supplement curriculum with business courses
- Serve in leadership roles in campus organizations
- Develop strong written and oral communication skills
|
| JOURNALISM |
- Editing
- Reporting/research
- Circulation
- News programming
- Sales
|
- Large circulation newspapers
- Local newspapers
- Wire services
- Trade newspapers
- Commercial and public TV and radio stations
|
- Find summer/part-time work and internship
- Minor in journalism
- Gain skills in desktop publishing and photography
- Develop excellent grammar, verbal and written skills
- Serve on Statesman staff
- Get sales experience
|
| BUSINESS |
- National and international
- Marketing/sales
- Human resources
- Public relations
- Banking/finance
- Retail
|
|
- Develop strong analytical, verbal, writing, and computer skills
- Acquire a business minor or double major
- Get experience in area of interest through internships or employment
- Earn leadership role in campus organizations
|
| EDUCATION |
|
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Colleges and universities
|
- Need licensure for public school teaching
- Earn Ph.D. for college/university teaching
- Volunteer with community and church youth programs
- Become involved in student clubs
|