Institute for Global Studies
214 Social Sciences
269 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Phone: 612-624-9007
Fax: 612-626-2242
E-mail: igs@umn.edu

Career Resources

"Now that I've graduated… What’s next?"

After graduation, Global Studies students have a variety of choices to make regarding their career paths. Some students go directly to graduate school, while the majority find employment in public, non-profit and private organizations. No matter which direction you take, it’s important to understand what types of jobs are available, and what skills are necessary to be a competitive candidate for them. A good place to start is the University’s Career and Community Learning Center job site. Below is a list of other job search engines that may be valuable for Global Studies students. Refer to these resources early and often so you can clarify your career goals and understand your options!

"What does it take to make my job search successful?"

There are a variety of factors that facilitate a successful job search. While it’s important to find the types of jobs you want and are qualified for, it’s perhaps even more important to be able to write a solid resume, and perform an excellent interview. The Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC) offers a variety of resources (including resume, cover letter and interviewing workshops) to help your job search be successful.

"How do I find International Employment?"

Working internationally is a goal for many Global Studies students. The most accessible way to do this is to work for a US based organization with global connections. Oftentimes working for foreign organizations can be difficult (not impossible) due to each country’s labor laws and the cost an organization incurs to send employees overseas. Regardless, a key to obtaining globally focused work is through experiences overseas and language ability. Study Abroad, internships abroad and globally focused internships in the US are excellent ways of giving you the international experiences necessary to make yourself a more competitive candidate for these positions.

Jobsite Resources

General US and Local
General International
US Government (International focus)
International Organization
Non-Profit focused
Teaching Abroad
Theme Specific
Region Specific
Miscellaneous

General US and Local Jobsites

  • Monster.com A leading US jobsites; comprehensive w/ strong focus on private sector
  • careerbuilder.com A leading US jobsite; comprehensive w/ strong focus on private sector
  • Startribune.com A leading Local/Regional Jobsite; comprehensive

General International Jobsites

"US Government Jobsites (International focus)

International Organization Jobsites

Non-Profit focused jobsites

  • MNCN.org Local/Regional employment; the best site focused on non-profit sector
  • Idealist.org A domestic and international jobsite; focused on public and non-profit sectors

Teaching Abroad Jobsites

Theme Specific jobsites

  • Relief Net Jobs in human rights, international development and relief
  • EcoJobs Jobs in environmental fields
  • Oneworld.net For jobs in human rights, environment, and sustainable development worldwide
  • Foreign Policy Association International focused internships, job and volunteer opportunities

Region Specific jobsites

Miscellaneous Jobsites

  • BUNAC BUNAC offers a range of working holidays including a summer camp counseling programme in the USA, flexible work and travel programmes to Canada, Australia and New Zealand and volunteering placements. These are open to full-time or gap year students and other young people from both the UK and the USA. Programmes last from 8 weeks to eighteen months.

*Please report broken links via e-mail to glosuga@umn.edu.