Mark those jobs that interest you with a "+" sign,
Mark those that you don't know much about with a "?" and
Draw a line through those jobs that you are familiar with and know you have no interest in.
Now find out more about the jobs with a "?" beside them. If you want some suggestions for doing research, contact Career Services.
Then narrow the list of "+" and "?" jobs down to four or five and begin to consider how you can develop the skills to enter those occupations.

Things Students Can (and should) Do NOW to Get a Job in a Field Where Liberal Arts Skills are Needed:

Do an internship in the field you wish to enter.
Develop public speaking skills, computer skills, and networking skills.
Seek regular opportunities to give presentations both on and off campus.
Get involved with the campus radio/TV stations, newspaper, or yearbook.
Work as a paraprofessional in campus offices such as admissions, orientation, career services, and public information.
Volunteer your services as a speaker, or writer, to a non-profit organization in whose cause you believe.
Participate in campus theatre. Participate in community theatrical productions.
Participate in campus musical groups, develop your own musical ensemble and solicit for places to perform. Learn to play several instruments, or write/produce music
Do an independent project in your field (involving research and writing, and/or translation)

Job Titles and Skills Related to Various Majors (English, History, Languages, Music, Religion)

Following, you will find information on each liberal arts major:

A list of skills employers want when they hire someone with this major – cultivate these skills.
A list of job titles in which the majors are employed – read ads and job descriptions for these jobs to find out what employers look for. For more information about any job title, look at the US Dept. of Labor web site, updated annually: http://www.bls.gov/oco Search the alphabetical index at the top, search by industry on the right side of the screen, or by typing the job title in the search box.
A list of web sites related to careers and/or jobs in those majors – check these out to see which ones might be helpful when you look for internships and employment

English Majors
Related English Major Skills — These are the skills employers want
Influence and persuading	Presenting alternative viewpoints
Clarifying ideas	Making oral presentations
Problem solving	Developing hypotheses
Comparing interpretations	Summarizing ideas
Thinking independently	Editing skills
Creative writing	Oral and written communication skills

English-related job titles
Account Executive	Interior Designer
Actor/Actress	Investment Counselor/Manager
Administrative Assistant	Journalist
Administrator	Literary Agent
Advertising Copywriter	Labor Relations Specialist
Analyst	Legal Assistant
Artist	Librarian
Attorney	Loan Officer
Author — Fiction, Non-Fiction	Lobbyist
Bank Officer	Management Trainee
Biographer	Manuscript Reader
Book Critic	Media Planner
Business Manager	Medical Records
Circulation Assistant	Narrator
City Manager	Medical Records
College Professor	Paralegal/Paralegal Assistant
Columnist/Commentator	Personnel Manager
Comedy Writer	Playwright
Communications Manager	Poet
Congressional Aide	Politician
Copywriter	Program Manager
Creative Writer	Proofreader
Curator	Public Administrator
Desktop Publisher	Public Relations Specialist
Documentation Specialist	Publicity Assistant
Editor: Film/Video, Magazine, News, Newspaper, Publications	Publisher/Publishing Assistant
Editorial Assistant	Radio/TV Commentator, Newscaster
Educational Program Specialist	Reading Consultant
ESL Teacher	Reporter
Corporate Trainer	Research Assistant
Fashion Merchandiser	Research/Pollster
Foreign Correspondent	Scientific Writer
Freelance Writer/Consultant	Script Reader
Fundraiser	Special Events Coordinator
Greeting Card Writer	Talent Agent
Hearing Officer	Underwriter
Human Resource Specialist	Video Scriptwriter/Producer
Humorist/Comedian	Writer: Magazine, Marketing, Technical, Speech, Sports
Information Abstractor

Web sites for English Majors

Jobs for English Majors (and Other Smart People) www.iusb.edu/~eng/careers.html

4work Internships http://www.4work.com

TV Jobs: Broadcast Employment Services http://www.tvjobs.com/index_a.htm

Job Links for Journalists http://www.newslink.org/joblink.html

Advertising and Media Jobs Page http://www.nationjob.com/media

The Writers Alliance http://209.8.151.142

Investigative Reporters & Editors http://www.ire.org

Creative Freelancers http://www.freelancers.com

History Majors
Related History Major Skills — These are the skills employers want
Explaining ideas	Interpreting events and ideas
Writing and presenting information	Examining evidence
Analyzing ideas and information	Developing a worldview
Explaining the present by referring to the past	Decision making
Seeing relationships between factors

History-related job titles
Anthropologist	Ethnologist
Archaeologist	FBI/CIA Agent
Archivist	Foreign News Correspondent
Attorney	Foreign Service Officer
Bank Officer	Fund Raiser
Biographer	Genealogist
Buyer	Government Official/Service
Cataloguer	Historian
Chamber of Commerce Director	Historian — Dramatic Arts
Clergy	Historic Preservation Specialist
College Professor	Historical Society Staff Member
College Registrar	Indicter
Community Relations Director	Insurance Agent
Congressional Aide	International Relations Specialist
Consumer Advocate	Intelligence Specialist/Analyst
Continuity Writer	Journalist
Coordinator of Special Services	Librarian
Correspondent	Lobbyist
Curator	Manager
Customs Official	Manuscript Reader
Demographer	Market Research Analyst
Director of an Historic Attraction	Movie Critic
Director of Historical Society	Museum Technician
Director of Institutional Research	News Editor
Economist	Newscaster
Paralegal/Paralegal Assistant	School Official
Park Ranger	Script Reader
Peace Corps/Vista Worker	Teacher
Political Scientist	Technical Writer
Public Relations Officer	Title Examiner
Research Assistant	Urban Administrator/Planner
Editor	Writer/Author

Websites for History Majors

Government Job Listings http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a.htm

Museum Employment Resource Center http://www.museum-employment.com

American Association for State and Local History http://www.aaslh.org

National Register of Historic Places http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/index.htm

Society for American Archaeology http://www.saa.org

Resources of Anthropological Societies http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/society/anthrop_soc.html

Language Majors
Related Language Major Skills — These are the skills employers want
Speaking to groups	Writing clearly
Clarifying ideas	Explaining complex concepts
Understanding historical language change	Interpreting data
Reading critically	Gathering & organizing materials/information
Evaluating information/evidence	Collaborating as part of a team
Comparing translations/interpretations	Acknowledging differing value systems
Working with original sources in many fields	Communicating between cultures
Summarizing ideas	Assessing needs/weighing values
Evaluating results	Designing instruments
Determining the needs of others	Working with research subjects
Listening carefully	Understanding cultural diversity
Reading/writing another language	Adapting to other cultures

Language-related job titles
Advertising Manager	International Hotel Administrator
Advertising Copywriter	International Trade Economist
Archivist	International Trade Specialist
Art Dealer	Interpreter/Guide
Attorney	Journalist
Banking Correspondent	Linguist
Bilingual Officers/Clerks/Tellers	Media Specialist
Bilingual Educator	Missionary
Civil Service Employee	Multi-Lingual Port Receptionist
College Professor	National Security Agent
Consultant	Negotiator
Copywriter	Overseas Personnel Manager
Court Interpreter	Overseas Plant Manager
Cultural Attaché/Officer	Paralegal
Customs/Immigration Officer	Peace Corps Volunteer
Drug Enforcement Agent	Performer/Video Artist
Editor	Pharmaceutical Representative
FBI Agent	Pharmacist
Filmmaker	Police Officer
Financial Planning Associate	Politician
Foreign Diplomat/Service Officer	Production Supervisor
Foreign Correspondent	Public Health Administrator
Foreign Exchange Trader	Publishing Specialist
Foreign Service Peacekeeping	Scientific Translator/Interpreter
Foreign Service Specialist	Sports Agent
Foreign Social Worker	Telecommunications Salesperson
Fundraiser	TESO/ESL Teacher
Foreign Investment Analyst	Theme Designer
Importer/Exporter	Travel Agent — Tour Organizer
Intelligence Researcher	Translator
International Account Manager	Travel Writer
International Banking Officer	UNESCO Official
International Conference Planner	Writer
International Consultant

Websites for Language Majors

Job openings – foreign languages http://www.tts.uwosh.edu/career/Pages/Job_Openings_foreignlang.htm

Info on jobs in Spanish speaking world (in Spanish) http://www.laneta.apc.org

International Career Employment Center http://www.internationaljobs.org/fita

Resources for International Job Opportunities (Riley Guide) http://www.rileyguide.com/internat.html

Bilingual Jobs – Bilingual Professionals & Career Seekers http://www.bilingual-jobs.com

Careers in foreign languages (Indiana Univ./Purdue Univ.) http://www.iupui.edu/~flac/FLCareers.html

International Careers Page http://www.duke.edu/~lpmaskel/international_page.html

US Department of State http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/hr

American Translators Association http://www.atanet.org/bin/view.pl/181/html

Modern Language Association http://www.mla.org

United Nations http://www.un.org

Music Majors
Related Music Major Skills — These are the skills employers want
Creativity	Physical stamina
Entertaining skills	Ability to use various sound equipment
Observation skills	Singing/instrumental talents
Good stage presence/poise	Perseverance
Performance techniques	Reading, writing, editing skills
Ability to read and write music	Versatility
Ability to keep audience's interest	Teaching abilities
Communication skills	Adaptability and flexibility

Music-related Job Titles
Architectural Acoustic Monitor	Music Publishing Specialist
Armed Forces Band Member	Music Reporter
Artist & Repertoire Person	Studio Musician
Arts Administrator/Manager	Synthesizer Specialist
Church Music Director	Royalties Broadcast Monitor
Community Development Specialist	Sales Representative
Composer/Arranger	Singer Technical Writer
Conductor	Music Software Programmer
Copyright Specialist	Music Store Manager
Copywriter	Music Stringer
Cruise Director	Music Teacher
Disc Jockey	Music Therapist
Editor	Musician
Engineer/Mixer	Orchestra Librarian
Flim Music Editor	Piano Tuner
Instrument Service & Repair Specialist	Public Relations Specialist
Journalist	Publicist
Manufacturer's Representative	Recording Technician
Music Attorney	Recreation Director
Music Copyist	Tour Manager
Music Critic	Union Contractor
Music Promoter	Voice Teacher

Websites for Music Majors

ClassicWeb Music jobs http://www.classicweb.com/Jobs.htm

Entertainment Careers.net http://www.entertainmentcareers.net

US Navy Music Program http://www.bupers.navy.mil/navymusic

Solo Performer…Music Careers tips http://www.soloperformer.com/careers

American Music Therapy Assoc. http://www.musictherapy.org

Music Educator’s National Conference (MENC) http://menc.org

Music Journals and Magazines http://www.music.Indiana.edu/music_resources/journals.html

Music Therapy Info Link http://members.aol.com/kathysl/index.html

Music Festivals http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/festival.html

Religion Majors
Related Religion Major Skills — These are the skills employers want
Problem solving	Deductive reasoning
Communication in a logical manner	Interest in pursuing, exploring and explaining intangible ideas
Debating skills	Self-discipline
Theory development	Curiosity
Open-mindedness	Close, extensive reading
Objectivity	Ability to work independently
Oratory skills	Willingness to explore and talk about one's spiritual nature

Religion-related Job Titles
Administrative Assistant	Attorney
Announcer	Lobbyist
Arts Consultant	Management Analyst
Associate Pastor	Management Trainee
Author	Marketing Research Analyst
Business Administrator	Minister/Youth Minister
Campus Religious Coordinator	Minister of Music
Campus Minister	Missionary
Chaplain	News Writer
Church Building Engineer	Nonprofit Administrator
Church Camp Director	Nursing Home Director
Claims Adjuster	Paralegal
Clergy	Pastor
Consultant	Priest
Counselor	Producer/Director
Credit Analyst	Professor
Critic	Public Policy Manager
Customer Service Representative/Supervisor	Public Relations Representative
Denominational Executive	Public Service Official
Diplomat	Rabbi
Director of Religious Education	Religious Bookstore Worker/Owner
Editorial Assistant	Religious Education Teacher Administrator
Employment Interviewer	Religious Researcher
Financial Consultant	Religious Staff Writer
Fundraiser	Sales Representative
Guidance Counselor	Seminary Administrator
Hospital Administrator	Social Worker
Insurance Underwriter	Technical Writer

Websites for Religion and Philosophy Majors

Philosophy Now…jobs in philosophy http://epistemelinks.com/Main/MainJob.aspx

PeaceNet – Click on "Job and Volunteer Opportunities" at the bottom of the screen http://www.igc.org/peacenet/index.html

Idealist-The Non-profit Career Center http://www.idealist.org/career.html

Some Denominational Sites: (for more, in Google’s search engine, type the name of the denomination and, once in the site, search for employment or jobs).

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America-jobs http://www.elca.org/hr/career.html

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod-jobs http://jobs.lcms.org

United Methodist-jobs…go to this site, select "search," and type "employment" into the search box http://www.umc.org/index.asp

Presbyterian Church of the USA-jobs http://www.pcusa.org/navigation/ministryvocations.htm

American Baptist-jobs http://www.abc-usa.org/classif.htm

Union of American Hebrew Congregations-jobs http://uahc.org/jobs

Compiled by:
Ann L. Nelson, M.S.
Director of Career Services
anelson@dana.edu
For more information or personal help, visit the Career Services Office:
Monday-Friday:
8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.
Other hours available by appointment
E.C. Hunt Campus Center
(Located next to the Bookstore)
Phone: (402) 426-7258
Fax: (402) 426-7922
Campus Box 1225
Email: career@dana.edu
or telephone for an appointment

To begin to focus your career choice, within your emphasis area(s)

Things Students Can (and should) Do NOW to Get a Job in a Field Where Liberal Arts Skills are Needed:

Job Titles and Skills Related to Various Majors (English, History, Languages, Music, Religion)

English Majors

English-related job titles

Web sites for English Majors

History Majors

History-related job titles

Websites for History Majors

Language Majors

Language-related job titles

Websites for Language Majors

Music Majors

Music-related Job Titles

Websites for Music Majors

Religion Majors

Religion-related Job Titles

Websites for Religion and Philosophy Majors