What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Global Studies?
Global Studies Related Skills
- Ability to Plan Long Term
- Civic Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competency
- Current Events
- Economic Knowledge
- Effective Communication Skills
- Humanistic World View
- Intellectual Discipline
- Interest in Other Cultures
- International Relations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpreting Events and Ideas
- Knowledge of a Foreign Language
- Knowledge of History/Geography
- Knowledge of Social Structures
- Motivated/Inquisitive
- Open Mindedness
- Organization
- Perseverance
- Understanding Group Dynamics
- Understanding of Politics
- Understanding Relationships
- Willing to Grapple Tough Concepts
Related Entry-Level Career Titles
- Bilingual Educator
- Civil Service Employee
- Congressional Aide
- Cross Cultural Trainer
- Disaster Relief Agent
- English Teacher in a Foreign Country
- Foreign Correspondent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Foreign Social Worker
- Grant Writer
- Humanitarian Relief Worker
- International Relations Specialist
- Interpreter
- Legislative Aide
- Missionary
- Outreach Coordinator
- Public Affairs Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Teacher
- Tour Guide
Employers of Global Studies Majors
- Colleges/Universities
- Elementary/High Schools
- Financial Service Firms
- Foreign Schools and Academies
- Government Agencies
- International Companies
- Law Firms
- Not-For-Profit Organizations
- Security Agencies
- Tour and Excursion Companies
- Travel Agencies
- United Nations
Job Posting Sites
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- 聽鈥� overseas employment service
- 骋辞颈苍骋濒辞产补濒听鈥� country-specific and USA city-specific career and employment information
- 聽鈥� Comprehensive directory with work abroad opportunities, overseas employment, teaching jobs, hospitality jobs, part time work, etc.
- 聽鈥� Portal for paid and volunteer work abroad, living abroad , study abroad and cultural travel overseas
- UIS CareerConnect:聽UIS Career Development Center鈥檚 job posting site
- 聽鈥� Learn about foreign and civil service career opportunities. Student and intern opportunities are also feature
Career Planning Links
- 聽鈥� U.S. economic and labor market performance
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- GOALS:聽UIS Career Development Center career development learning module
- 聽鈥� Government agency providing U.S. economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide
- 聽鈥� Learn about foreign and civil service career opportunities. Student and intern opportunities are also featured
- UIS Global Studies Department聽鈥� provide overview of their program
Professional Affiliations
- UIS Unite University of Illinois Springfield Alumni Association