CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS
SKILLS & ABILITIES OF THE LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR
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Oral Communica on Skills
Wri en Communica on Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Proficiency in Concentra on Areas
Demonstrated Teamwork
Technical Competence
Leadership Abili es
Flexibility
Analy cal Skills
Computer Knowledge
Problem‐Solving Skills
Decision‐Making Abili es
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Ini a ve
Goal‐Orienta on
Nego a on Skills
Global Awareness
Ability to Synthesize
Foreign Language Skills
Crea vity
Organiza onal Skills
Presenta on Skills
Computer Skills
Cri cal Thinking Skills
POTENTIAL CAREERS
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Trial Lawyers
Criminal Law
Government A orneys
Law Clerks
Academic Counselor
Case Management Aide
Drug Abuse Counselor
Gerontology Aide
Mental Health Technician
Social Worker
Spiritual Counselor
Voca onal Counselor
Social Service Technician
Account Execu ve
Adver sing Director
Art Buyer
Broadcast Produc on Manager
Copyeditor
Copywriter
Events Coordinator
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Graphic Ar st
Media Planner
Producer
Publicist
Researcher
Sales Representa ve
Art Director
Columnist
Cri c
Journalist
Publisher
Reporter
Audiovisual Producer
Filmmaker
Music Director
Newscaster
Produc on Assistant
Scriptwriter
TV Producer
Video Specialist
TYPES OF EMPLOYERS
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State Government
Local Government
Individual/Family Services
Voca onal Rehabilita on
Services
 Elementary/Secondary Schools
 Colleges and Universi es
 Adver sing Agencies
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Marke ng Firms
Corporate Adver sing
Departments
Publishing Companies
Bookstores
Vaca on Resorts
Chambers of Commerce
Radio and TV Sta ons
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Literary Agencies
Nonprofit Organiza ons
Wri ng/Edi ng Firms
Hospitals
Military Bases
Peace Corps
Prisons, Jails
Recrea onal Centers
*Taken from Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors (Camenson) 2008 TOP 10 OCCUPATIONS EMPLOYING PERSONS WITH A
BACHELORS IN LIBERAL ARTS
Top and mid‐level managers, execu ves, administrators
Teachers, elementary school
Insurance, securi es, real estate, business services
Sales occupa ons, including retail
Other management‐related occupa ons
Other marke ng and sales occupa ons
Secretaries, recep onists, typists
Other administra ve (record clerks)
Ar sts, broadcasters, writers, editors, entertainers, public rela ons
Accountants, auditors, other financial specialists
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POST GRADUATION ACTIVITIES
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About 38% proceed to earn a post‐graduate degree.
About 25% of those with master’s degrees are earned in business management and administra ve ser‐
vices.
 About 25% of the master’s degrees are earned in the field of educa on.
*Taken from The College Majors Handbook (Fogg, Harrington, & Harrington) 2004 RELATED BOOKS IN THE CAREER RESOURCE LIBRARY (CLC 530)
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Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads: Finding a Path to you Perfect Career Keys to Liberal Arts Success Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors Choices & Challenges: Job Search Strategies for Liberal Arts Students