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A R E A S |
E M P L O Y E R S |
S T R A T E G I E S |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
This is a modified version of a document entitled Psychology: What can I do with this degree? available from the University of Tennessee Career Services Office.