What
Can I Do With a Liberal Arts Major?
Many
students question the career
opportunities available to them with a liberal arts
background. Some believe their marketability is limited. However,
researching the job selections of college graduates and exploring
current job listings reveals a different picture. The reality
is that liberal arts graduates find employment
in business, government, education, and the non-profit sector.
General knowledge skills developed through
liberal arts studies can have a significant effect on your career
development. Although technical skills may be helpful with securing
an initial job offer, general knowledge skills may contribute
more to long-term employment success.
Below
are job titles which often do not require a particular academic
background. These types of positions are found in all sorts
of organizations and are most easily obtained by individuals
who acquired relevant work experience prior to their graduations,
either through internships,
summer jobs, or volunteer work. For additional information,
stop by any Career Services office.
|
Account
Administrator
Account Executive
Administrative Assistant
Advertising Account Executive
Advertising Sales Representative
Advertising Research Specialist
Assistant Buyer
Assistant Supervisor
Assistant Manager
Audit Specialist
Benefits Specialist
Billing Manager
Bond Underwriter
Business Analyst
Business Systems Analyst
Case Manager
Claims Representative
Claims Analyst
Closing Representative
Consultant
Consumer Banking Specialist
Copy Editor
Correctional Officer
Credit Manager
Customer Service Representative
Customs Aid/Officer/Specialist
Data Processing Specialist
Editorial Assistant
Financial Analyst
Financial Research Assistant
Financial Services Specialist
Fundraising Specialist
Group Home Counselor
Human Resources Specialist
Insurance Underwriter
Job Developer
Loan Officer
Management Consultant
Manager |
Manufacturing
Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Research Specialist
Marketing Manager
Merchandise Analyst
Municipal Bond Broker
Office Manager
Paralegal
Patient Relations Specialist
Personnel Specialist
Police Officer
Product Manager
Production Assistant
Program Coordinator
Program Director
Programming/Systems Trainee
Project Assistant
Project Director
Promotion Specialist
Public Administrator
Public Relations
Realtor
Research Assistant
Recruiter
Representative
Project Director
Public Service Coordinator
Publicity Assistant
Purchasing Specialist
Purchasing Agent
Sales Manager
Sales Representative
Solution Specialist
Stockbroker
Substitute Teacher
Supervisor
Technical Writer
Telemarketing Specialist
Volunteer Coordinator
Writer |
Updated:
8/1/08
Still
have questions?
Ask
the Director
Send comments
to: 
Rutgers
University - CAREER SERVICES - New Brunswick
|
