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    Career Resources

    Jan 31, 2025

    Many students ask "What type of job could I get with a degree in International Relations?" The answer depends on your specialization, interests, experiences, and skills. International Relations studies global issues, creating a literal world of opportunity. 

    Our alumni are doing amazing things all over the world in a variety of fields and employment sectors. As a student in the IR program, your task is to define your area of expertise and map out how you want to make a difference. What type of problems do you want to solve? What issues are most important to you? Where do you want to have an impact? Where do you want to be located? Is the type of organization important to you? Whatever your interest, opportunities abound. 

    Here are some resources to help you get started on your path.

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    Students are now able to use the International Relations computer workroom for interviews and other career service. If you are interested in reserving the space, please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NAEfPvCUeWPcyXVWSdtLFm0AKEwGMkEHlqrS8qJbrec/edit?gid=0#gid=0

    IR Program's LinkedIn
    IR Program Alumni Database 2012-2021 (If you want access to this document, please come into the IR suite with your device, and the IR staff will enter the password for you)
    Maxwell Career Field Guides
    APSIA Career Guide
    SectorConnect
    SU Career Services
    SU Internship Website
    SU Abroad Website for Study Abroad Alumni
    Internship Search Tips
    ProFellow
    Intelligence Careers
    Networking for Business Tips (from PAIA alum Niklas Anzinger)
    CareerOneStop



    International Affairs Job Boards

    Devex
    Foreign Affairs Job Board
    Global Jobs
    Jobs Abroad
    International Jobs
    Idealist
    Indeed
    NGO Abroad
    Overseas Jobs
    Global Corps (for USAID)
    Go Government
    USA Government Jobs
    Defense Intelligence Agency
    Association CareerHQ
    Opportunities in Public Affairs



    Workshops

    Spring 2024 Alumni Workshop
    Spring 2024 Internship Workshop









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