Career Information for Global Studies Majors |
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It is important to understand that employers hire people, not degrees. The skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, as well as in your work and community activities, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some specific knowledge and transferable skills you will acquire as a result of your university education and your focus on Global Studies.
Specific Knowledge Skills
Specific Knowledge Skills
Valuable Transferable Skills
Some Career Options for Global Studies Majors
Potential Employers
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Some Career Options for Global Studies Majors
Potential Employers
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An awareness of key issues in social change, economic development and international relations
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Skills in identifying, evaluating and responding to issues and trends with global implications
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An understanding of economic, political, cultural and ecological global realities
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An ability to anticipate and plan for the effect of change on the development of a society
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Knowledge of past issues and events and the ability to apply this knowledge, in conjunction with contemporary issues, when planning for and anticipating future needs and trends
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An understanding of the political and social life of Third World peoples, their relationship to First World societies and the implications for global development and international relations
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The ability to use research, analysis and communication skills to inform and educate others
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An awareness of the diversity and complexity of global environments
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Knowledge of culture and practices of world communities
Valuable Transferable Skills
Information-gathering and Communication Skills
- The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
- The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
- Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
- The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology
Thinking, Planning and Organizational Skills
- The ability to learn, understand and interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations
- The ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and effectively plan/manage time, data and resources
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively and search for, identify and consider all sides of an issue
- Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals
Teamwork and Management Skills
- Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others, to the success of the team
- An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a project
- The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks
Some Career Options for Global Studies Majors
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Public Service Officer
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Foreign Services Officer
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Multiculturalism Officer
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Foreign Aid Worker
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Social Policy Researcher
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Urban Planner
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Student Life Co-ordinator
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Program Co-ordinator/Manager
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Resources Co-ordinator
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Social Worker
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Public Information Officer
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Consultant
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Embassy Officer
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Diplomat
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Fundraiser
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Public Administrator
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Refugee Resettlement Worker
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Activist/Lobbyist
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Foreign Correspondent
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Project Co-ordinator
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Immigration Officer
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Translator/Interpreter
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ESL Teacher
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Broadcaster/Announcer
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Border Services Officer
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Travel Writer
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Human Rights Officer
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Tourism Consultant
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International Business Consultant
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Community Agency Director
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Market Research Analyst
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Education Program Co-ordinator
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Media Analyst/Researcher
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Public Policy Analyst
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Cultural Diversity Trainer
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Public Relations
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Ombudsperson
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Community Development Co-ordinator
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Campaign/Elections Officer
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Reporter/Journalist
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Public Opinion Analyst
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Cultural Interpreter
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Human Resources
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Location Scout (Movie/TV)
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Export Manager
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Event Planner
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Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Trade Negotiator
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Cruise Director
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Editor/Copywriter
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Legislative/Parliamentary Assistant
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Student Life Co-ordinator
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Community Worker
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Diversity Consultant
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Technical Advisor (Water, Environment, Health) |
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Potential Employers
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Government
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Non-Profit Organizations
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Political Parties
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Think Tanks
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Community Agencies
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Research Organizations
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Media Organizations
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Hospitality Industry
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Import/Export Businesses
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Real Estate Developers
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Educational Institutions
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International Businesses
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Relief/Development Organizations |
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