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Students
International Studies Major
Career Information
 Occupational
Outlook Handbook
America's
Career Info Net
Possible
Job Titles
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-Community organization worker
-Community-relations
-Congressional/Legislative Aide
-Customs Manager
-Customs Inspector
-Diplomatic Aide
-Diplomatic Officer
-ESL Teacher
-FBI/CIA Agent
-Flight attendant
-Foreign travel escort officer
-Foreign correspondent
-Foreign information officer
-Foreign student advisor
-Foreign export marketer
-Foreign Diplomat
-International-relations specialist
-Foreign exchange program Director
-Foreign News Correspondent
-Immigration inspector |
-Intelligence specialist
-International Consultant
-International Conference Planner
-International Account Manager
-International broadcaster
-Foreign Service Officer
-Missionary
-National Security Agent
-News writer (foreign languages)
-Overseas Personnel manager
-Peace Corps Volunteer
-Teacher/Second language
-Teacher/College, High school
-Tour guide
-Training instructor
-Travel Agent
-United Nations Worker
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Typical Places
of Employment
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-Advertising departments and agencies
-Agency of International Development
-Air, bus, and rail lines
-Banking and Finance
-Business and Industry
-Central Intelligence Agency
-Chambers of commerce
-Civil Service Commission
-Commerce Department
-Consumer Affairs Office
-Department of State (Gov.)
-Department of Defense
-Education
-Federal Trade Commission
-Hotel chains
-Foreign Service Department
-Immigration and Naturalization Services
-Federal Communications Commission
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-Import/export companies
-Investment firms
-Library of Congress
-Media
-National Archives
-News bureaus
-Peace Corps
-Public service organizations
-Public relations firms
-Schools
-Travel agencies
-United Nations
-Visitors and convention bureaus
-US Information Agency
-US Agency for International Development
-Intelligence Agencies & the Military
-International Developmental Assistance
-Journalism
-Law |
Required
Skills and Abilities
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-Good listening and clarifying skills
-Ability to adjust to new environments
-Critiquing and organizing principles
-Analyzing communication situations
-Analyzing community needs
-Adaptability
-Decision making
-Diagnosing
-Explaining concepts
-Foreign language competency
-Ability to overcome barriers
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-Independence
-Oral and written communication
-Organizing/classifying
-Problem solving
-Reviewing/evaluating
-Appreciation for diverse cultures/cultural awareness
-Sensitivity to people of other cultures
-Summarizing
-Trouble-shooting
-Risk-taking aptitudes
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Typical
Work Activities
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-Analyzing and comparing cultures
-Effective in problem solving tasks
-Guiding
-Helping
-Informing
-Leading discussions
-Organizing people and ideas
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-Explaining
-Planning and designing projects
-Selecting and training
-Solving problems
-Summarizing/Presenting results
Teaching
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Additional
Info in Career Services
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These publications must be used in the
Career Services Office. However
there are many brochures and magazines such as Resume Writing, Interviewing
and Job Choices that you may take with you:
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American Jobs Abroad
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The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures
- Best Resumes and CVs for international Jobs
- Careers in International Affairs
- Careers in International Business
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The Directory of Jobs & Careers Abroad
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The Global Resume and CV Guide
To see a complete list of career books located at the Career Services
Office click
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How to get a Job in Europe
Work Abroad
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How to Get a Job in Europe
- International Jobs
- Jobs in Russia
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Work Abroad
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Alumni
Resources
(Listed below are examples of SU Alumni
and their Jobs in this major-For more alumni resources, go to
eMentor Network)
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ALUMNI NAME
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GRAD DATE
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CURRENT JOB
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ORGANIZATION
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Lee Roth |
2000 |
Account Executive |
Ogilvy & Mather |
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Academy
of International Business
Careersaborad.com
Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Check this out:
A major-- to career-- converter from
Monster.
Europages:
The European Business Directory
Export-Import
Bank of the US.
Foreign
Policy Association
Inter-America
Foundation
International
Bureau of Chambers of Commerce
International
Business Forum: information about business opportunities in the
international marketplace
International
Career Resources
International
Studies Association (ISA)
The
International Trade Administration
InterSol:
International Business Links
International
Studies Links (great resource)
Journal
of Commerce Online: major international newspaper (searchable)
Legal
Language Services
Living
Abroad
National
Security Agency
National
Security Education Program
Sample
Resumes for International Studies Students
Stat-USA
Internet: one-stop internet browsing for business, trade and
economic information
U.S. Office of Trade and Economic Analysis
US
Department of State
United
States International Trade Commission
U.S.
International Trade Statistics
World
Bank Group
World
Economic Forum
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