Humanities
Skills and Abilities
- Researching
- Integrating multiple disciplines
- Synthesizing complex issues
- Organizing ideas and information logically
- Analyzing components of complex problems
- Interpreting information
- Thinking logically and creatively
- Preparing research designs
- Understanding survey research
- Offering relevant perspectives
- Problem solving
- Making decisions
- Presenting ideas and information clearly, both orally and in writing
- Developing/organizing projects, programs & ideas
Possible Fields
- Government
- Education
- Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Business
- Hospitality/Tourism
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Entertainment/Arts
Possible Careers
- Human Resources
- Clergy
- Recreation Director
- Politician
- Reading Specialist
- University Administrator
- Art Critic
- Linguist
- Editor/Proofreader/Publisher
- Intelligence Officer
- Radio Announcer
- Management Trainee
- Real Estate Agent
- Banker
- Bilingual Program Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Librarian
- Government Chief Executive
- Bookstore Manager
- Translator/Interpreter
- Systems Analyst
- Anthropologist
- Filmmaker
- Musician
- Health Care Provider/Administrator
- Peace Corps Volunteer/ Coordinator
- Foreign Service Officer/Diplomat
- Arts Administrator/Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Journalist
- Media Specialist
- Sales Representative
- Public Relations Specialist
- Museum Curator
- Professor/ Teacher
- Author
- Special Event/Convention Planner Coordinator
- Hotel/Restaurant Manager
- Lawyer
- Management Consultant
- Paralegal
- Publications Director
- Researcher
- Technical Writer
Print Resources
A number of these resources can be found in the Dewey or Rotch libraries, the Library in the Office of Career Services and Preprofessional Advising, and the Boston Public Library.
The Complete Guide to Public Employment. Manses, CA: Impact Publications
Profitable Careers in Nonprofit. New York: Wily & Sons
Careers in the NonProfit Sector: Doing Well by Doing Good, Washington, DC: Office of Personnel Management
Careers with the Federal Government. Washington, DC: Office of Personnel Management Washington. Washington, DC: Columbus Books, Inc.
International Careers. Charlotte. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishing
Management Consulting Career Guide. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Business School Press
Occupational Outlook Handbook. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office
Job Opportunities for Business and Liberal Arts Graduates. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides
Current Jobs for Graduates - The National Employment Bulletin for the Liberal Arts Professions. McLean, VA: Plymouth Associates, Inc
Opportunities in Foreign Language Careers. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons
Careers for Dreamers and Doers. New York: Foundation Center
Major Options. New York: Stonesong Press.
Next Steps
Read and research. The following list of publications and websites should help you get started.
Test it. Try out the industry or profession through internships, UROP, volunteer, relevant course work, involvement in a related student organization.
Talk to people. Learn about an industry or profession by talking with faculty, and at career fairs, panels, professional conferences, or through ICAN (MIT's alumni network).
MITCO Workshops, Programs, and Services. Use our resources!
Last updated on Monday, September 18, 06 at 01:34:00 PM EDT.
