Beginning Salary
Range:
According to the
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary
Survey, the average starting salary for International Studies was $31,904.
For more information on salaries click here
Skills Needed For This Career
Critical Thinking
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Analysis
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Cross-Cultural
Understanding
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Research
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Information
Synthesis
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Problem-solving
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Investigation
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Solutions advocacy
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Prioritization
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Persuasive writing
/communication
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Public Speaking
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Foreign Language
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Global financial
analysis
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People/program
management
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Adapative
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Links to Professional
Associations
Professional
Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships
and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research,
convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most
importantly job databases.
American Institute for Foreign Study
American Society for Public Administration
International Association for Translation and Intercultural
Studies
Foreign Policy Association
Fulbright Scholars Program
International School Services
National Association of International Educators
Council on International Educational Exchange
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
International News Links
International Journalists Network
International Center for Journalists
American Translators Association
Job Search Information
National Organizations
or Databases
http://www.govtjobs.com/
http://www.hscareers.com/
http://www.internationaljobs.org/
http://www.policyjobs.net/
http://www.publicservicecareers.org/
http://www.socialservice.com/
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/
http://www.usajobs.gov/
http://www.careers.state.gov- U.S. Department of State
Graduate Schools
Local Programs - Master
Arts in International Affairs and other related programs
Florida International University
Florida State
University
University of Miami
National Programs - Master Arts in International Affairs and other related
programs
American University
Georgetown University
University of Michigan
University of Southern
California
University of Texas at
Austin
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Link to UNF Program
The College of
Arts and Sciences at the University of North
Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.
Holland Codes
Asian, European or Latin
American Studies:Social; Investigative; Artistic (SIA)
Middle East and Africa: Social; Investigative; Artistic (SIA)
International Relations and Politics: Investigative; Artistic; Social (IAS)
Foreign Language and Culture: Social; Artistic; Investigative (SAI)
Career Action Plan
- Conduct an informational interview with or shadow a professional in the field to gain more knowledge about this career
- Do at least one internship related to your career goal/program of study before graduating to gain experience
- Get involved in volunteer work and community service
- Develop leadership skills through on-campus activities such as Presidential Envoys, Residence Assistant, Student Government, Peer Advisor, etc.
- Develop team skills through involvement in student clubs and organizations on campus
- Participate in campus activities that promote interaction with international students
- Live and study abroad
- Read international newspapers to stay current on happenings in your countries of choice
- Research companies that do business with countries that speak French
- Learn a third language for increased career opportunities
- Join a professional association related to your career choice
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