Liberal Arts
At IC/US
Careers for Scholars and Other Deep Thinkers. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5382.5 .U5 C25193
Describes careers in a number of areas related to the liberal arts, including higher education, research, psychology, sociology, museums, and libraries.
Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5382.5 .U5 C252
Includes information on looking for jobs and identifying career paths in liberal arts fields.
Keys to Liberal Arts Success. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: LC1021 .K49
Provides advice on how to turn a degree in liberal arts into a successful career.
Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: HF5382.5.U5 T674
Gives listings of career options (i.e. account executive, congressional aide, etc.) for liberal arts majors, including an overview, history, educational requirements,
list of employers, earnings, work environment and outlook.
Online
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Liberal Arts Job Search Guide
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Eight-page PDF guide out of Rice University. Outlines the myths and realities of liberal arts
majors in the job market. Also includes 21 Top Careers for liberal arts majors, how
to gain experience, and job searching strategies.
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Making The Liberal Arts
Degree Pay Off
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"Ask the Headhunter" article tells liberal arts graduates to
"shake the attitude that...education limits your options." Links to
other articles, such as Liberal Arts Is Slang for Job Skills.
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Meeting Professionals Career Guide
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PDF document by Meeting Professionals International. Explains the
different opportunites in the meetings and events profession, including corporate
planners and trade show organizers. To find current jobs, visit their
job bank.
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The Pharmaceutical Industry
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Article by The Black Collegian outlines the strengths of this industry
and opportunities for all graduates, including liberal arts majors.
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The Retail Industry: A Giant Hidden Career Opportunity
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Many retailers are looking for people with degrees in liberal arts.
Recruiters want serious, career-minded people who are energetic, who
take initiative, who lead, who communicate well, who relate to people
well, and who work well in a fast-paced environment. This article by The
Black Collegian outlines the benefits and opportunities.
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Road to Career Success for Liberal Arts Majors
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Identify the skills you've acquired and sell your employability to big
companies like Nike, Microsoft, or MTV. From JobWeb.
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USA Jobs
- The federal government is a major employer of liberal arts graduates.
Search for entry level professional, administrative, and technical
government jobs.
- Liberal Arts majors may also wish to view the Consulting, Nonprofit and Social Change,
and Museums web pages. For job postings and information about employers in
liberal arts, go to our online
Job Resources.
Interested in graduate school? Take a look at our educational resources
for information about finding the right graduate program,
admissions tests and applications,
and financial aid.
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