History Careers

Government

• Gain relevant experience in student government or other related organizations.
• Complete an internship with a government agency.
• Maintain a superior academic record.
• Plan on obtaining an advanced degree.
• Develop foreign language skills.
• Become familiar with specialized government hiring procedures.
• Consider a variety of entry-level positions in all branches of local, state, and federal government.

Politics

• Gain experience and make contacts through internships with government agencies or public officials.
• Volunteer to work with public interest groups, political campaigns, political associations, or community service projects.
• Participate in student government and campus politics.

Law

• Obtain paralegal training or law degree.
• Gain experience through summer or part-time work in a law firm.
• Volunteer with a public advocacy group.
• Participate in mock trial and pre-law associations.

Nonprofit Organizations

• Volunteer with various nonprofit organizations of interest.
• Consider supplementing curriculum with relevant course work in anthropology, sociology, art history, or foreign languages.

Curatorial and Archival Management

• Acquire strong computer knowledge and experience.
• Obtain an internship or volunteer in a related organization.
• Develop excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hone organizational skills and develop attention to detail.
• Earn a master’s degree in information sciences for advanced opportunities in data management.

Journalism

• News departments of local, public, and commercial radio and TV stations
• Syndicated radio services
• Newspapers
• National, state, and regional radio networks

• Work on campus newspaper, TV, or radio.
• Find summer or part-time work with local commercial TV or radio station.
• Volunteer with public TV or radio.
• Consider obtaining a minor or double major in journalism or broadcasting/electronic media.

Education

• Public and private schools
• Colleges and universities
• Museums
• Zoological parks, aquariums, wildlife refuges, and bird sanctuaries
• Arboretums, gardens, and conservatories
• Camps
• National and state parks

• Develop excellent presentation skills.
• Become skilled in the use of multimedia.
• Learn how to develop curriculums and workshops.
• Become an “expert” in a particular subject.
• Obtain teaching certificate for public school teaching.
• Obtain a graduate degree for college and/or university teaching.
• Gain experience as a tutor, camp counselor, church school teacher, etc.
• Build strong relationships with professors, supervisors, or other community leaders for strong personal recommendations.
• Complete an internship or volunteer in a setting of interest.

Business

• All major retail firms including drug, specialty, variety, and department store chains
• Wholesalers
• Manufacturers
• Insurance companies
• Real estate agencies
• Financial institutions
• Nonprofit organizations

• Earn a minor in business.
• Obtain related experience through advertisement sales positions with campus yearbook or newspaper.
• Gain relevant retail sales experience.
• Acquire good computer and statistical skills.
• Develop excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate a high energy level.
• Obtain leadership experience in student or community organizations.
• Consider an MBA for brand management, consulting, and research opportunities.