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A career in International Relations
is designed to provide an interdisciplinary background for students
interested in careers outside the US or in international agencies
within the US. Use your time at Bethel to develop relationships with
people from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds and gain
experience traveling abroad.
What is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popularInternational Relations jobs today.
Government
Job Titles:
Community Relations Director, Diplomatic Officer, United Nations Worker, Legislative Aide, personnel Manager, Customs Inspector, FBI/CIA Agent, Security Advisor
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies
Strategies:
- Serve internships with government agencies or officials
- Join student or local political organizations
- Learn another language
- Become familiar with current events in the Hispanic world
- Gain experience with public speaking and persuasion
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Education
Job Titles:
Teacher/Instructor, Professor, ESL Teacher, Educational Administrator
Potential Employers:
Educational Institutions
Strategies:
- Double major in education
- Acquire teaching certification in your state
- Volunteer with age group of choice
- Maintain a portfolio of lessons and classroom activities
- Participate in a study abroad program for student teaching
- Volunteer with immigrant populations
- Earn leadershp positions on campus
- Learn about current trends and hot topics in education
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
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Translation
Job Titles:
Foreign Travel Escort, International Broadcaster, Interpreter
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, Educational Institutions
Strategies:
- Acquire travel experience in Spanish speaking countries
- Become familiar with current events in the world
- Practice language skills by conversing with native speakers
- Develop strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
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Journalism
Job Titles:
Travel Writer, International Correspondent
Potential Employers:
Newspapers & Magazines, Television Networks
Strategies:
- Consider a double major or minor in media fields
- Gain experience working with radio and print media
- Pursue internships with local media industries
- Keep up-to-date on current events and hot topics
- Learn about current trends and hot topics in international relations
- Pursue graduate degree
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Travel Industry
Job Titles:
Flight Attendant, Tour Guide, Travel Agent
Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Airlines, Travel Agencies
Strategies:
- Consider a minor or double major in business
- Gain experience with event planning and evaluation
- Study abroad in at least one other country
- Obtain travel experience both domestically and abroad
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills and strong work ethic
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Business
Job Titles:
Intenational Marketer, Export Manager
Potential Employers:
Corporations, Non-Profit Organizations
Strategies:
- Study abroad in at least one other country
- Consider a minor or double major in business
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
- Earn leadership positions on campus
- Learn about current trends in international business
- Obtain internships in business settings
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Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "international relations employment"
in an online search engine.
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Professional Associations
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Need More Information?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school
or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career
Counselor in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or
stopping by CC322.
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Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
