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HUMAN  SERVICES

Counseling, Advocacy, Human

Health Services                       

•      Federal Government depts of Health & Human Services, Veterans' Administration, and Justice

•      State Govt depts of Human Services, Mental Health, and Mental Retardation, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, facilities for the mentally retarded, and probation/parole depts

•      Local Government:  senior citizens' centers

•      Non-Profit Organizations such as United Way, Goodwill Industries, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YWCA/YMCA

•      Obtain essential practical experience such as residence hall adviser or camp counselor

•      Enroll in an internship or practicum

•      Perform volunteer services such as Special Olympics, Big Brother/Sister, or crisis hotline

•      Learn foreign language for multi-cultural clients

•      Become familiar with government hiring procedures

•      Be willing to relocate

•      Be prepared to obtain a masters degree for more substantive counseling work

ADMINISTRATION

•      Federal, state, and local governments

•      National headquarters and local branches of nonprofit organizations

•      Consider a business double major or minor

•      Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration

•      Need masters in health care administration for advancement

COMMUNITY  RELATIONS

•      Federal, state, or local government

•      Local branches of national non-profit organizations

•      Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration

•      Gain knowledge of community problems and govt resources

PROGRAM  DEVELOPMENT

•      Federal, state, or local government

•      Headquarters and branches of non-profit organizations

•      Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration

•      Obtain graduate degree for advancement

RESEARCH

•      Federal government, especially Dept of Health & Human Services and National Institute of Education

•      National headquarters of non-profit organizations

•      Develop strong quantitative, statistical, and research skills

•      Obtain graduate degree for advancement

HUMAN  RESOURCES

Employment & Recruitment, Labor Relations, Compensation & Benefits

•      Human resources (personnel) departments of companies

•      Government personnel agencies and departments

•      Employment agencies

•      Acquire related experiences such as a residence hall adviser, new student orientation leader, admissions office tour guide/recruiter, or member of committees that make policy, settle disputes, or adjudicate cases

PUBLIC  RELATIONS

Research,  Programming, Fund-Raising, Writing & Editing, Special Events, Media Placement, Public Speaking

•      Public relations and advertising firms

•      Companies with in-house PR depts

•      Trade associations

•      Federal, state, and local government

•      Colleges and universities

•      Non-profit organizations

•      Develop strong writing and speaking skills

•      Obtain related experiences with campus newspaper, TV, or radio, Admissions office tour guide or recruiter, Student activities office planning

•      Serve as a fund raiser or political canvasser

•      Find internship through Public Relations Society of America

ADVERTISING

Creative,  Media,  Account Services, or Research

•      Advertising agencies

•      Companies with in-house advertising agencies or depts

•      Obtain experience with campus TV, radio, or newspaper

•      Work with a student-run business

•      Find an internship with a market research firm or a member of the American Advertising Federation

•      Develop a portfolio for a creative position

•      Business minor or double major for Account Services jobs

MARKET  RESEARCH

•      Market research firms

•      Market research departments of consumer goods and manufacturing firms

•      Develop strong math/statistics skills

•      Become involved in the American Marketing Association

•      Obtain a part-time or summer job with a market research firm (see Marketing Services in the yellow pages), perform a Business Dept practicum, become a reporter for campus newspaper, serve as a canvasser/phone interviewer for a charity or political campaign

TEACHING

•      Public and private schools

•      Obtain a teaching certificate for public school positions

•      Seek guidance from the Education Dept in your school

•      Volunteer as a tutor

RETAIL  and  SALES

•      All major retail firms including pharmaceuticals, specialty, variety, and department store chains

•      Wholesalers, manufacturers, insurance companies, and real estate companies

•      Obtain related sales experiences with part-time or summer retail job or work with campus newspaper or yearbook

•      Secure leadership position in campus organization

•      Perform an internship with a retail store