Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: International Studies
Visit the International Studies Department websites.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by International Studies Majors, a list of important skills International Studies majors should be developing, and a list of relevant career-related web sites for International Studies majors.
List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in International Studies:
- Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa
- Business Development Manager
- Graphic Designer
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in International Studies.
Career-Related Skills of International Studies Majors
Research: International Studies majors develop the ability to obtain information from texts and from observing cultural situations.
Analytic Thinking: International Studies majors gain experience with creating, evaluation, and presenting logical arguments.
Understanding Many Points of View: International Studies majors study different cultures and countries to understand why groups relate with one another the way they do.
Career-Related Web Sites for International Studies
| Dickinson College Career Center International Job Website Everything you need to know about starting your international career. |
| The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources Excellent all-around resource for International Affairs information. |
| The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources Study and Work Abroad Another excellent resource for International Affairs Careers |
| ISA's Directory of Internet Resources Excellent resource for areas relating to International Studies |
| Worldwide Business Briefings . A guide to business customs, etiquette and cross-cultural communication |
| United States International Trade Commission |
| The Riley Guide: Resources for International Job Opportunities |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
