I have a degree in International Studies (with an emphasis in politics and Spanish) and I have no idea what I want to do with it. I graduated in May and no one wants to hire me, though I live in TX and speak Spanish and graduated at the top of my class from a major university. I'm tired of school and would like to work for a bit, but am not against furthering my education later in the future. The problem remains, however, that even if I choose to further my education with another degree, I have no idea what to study. I have done all kinds of internet research on what positions are out there and still have problems matching my skills and my interests to positions available. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
2007-11-05 08:43:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Apply for a government job, knowing Spanish is a plus! The pay isn't bad but not amazing but their benefits are amazing! You can do a lot of things in the government just look.
2007-11-05 08:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...well keep looking! You are bound to find something.
I'm actually almost in the same boat. I graduate in December with a finance degree and I also have high grades. I have intrerviewed and have noticed companies are being a little more cautious about who they hire.
It is hard to find jobs these days especially since the economy may be going into a recession with the credit crunch and the yield curve flattening. You also might want to look somewhere else like Utah...I heard their job market is booming. It also might be a good idea to go somewhere where they need more bilingual people.
Besides, everyone and there mom has a degree now and it doesn't mean anything. Just take what you can get and we both are going to have to work from the bottom up. Sucks i know....might as well start on your masters.
2007-11-05 16:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by D Green 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am wondering why you got a degree in International Studies (with the emphasis on politics and Spanish) if you didn't know what you would do with it. Although I got an Associates Degree years ago and had the very same problem.
To answer your question: How about teaching Spanish? Or Spanish Politics?
2007-11-05 16:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by midjrsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on having a degree. There has to be many opportunities out there if you are willing to move. Don't give up as I am sure your not thinking about that. But do something mundane for a little while. I know people in the meeting planning business and that is a high pressure fun kind of work that requires travel and meeting all kinds of interesting people. I know being bilingual would be a plus in that business. There are many meeting planners out there and they make a ton of money also. With major bonuses and so on. Just a thought.
2007-11-05 16:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by LDB449 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it's better than no degree! Did you have good grades? Try the US State Dept. foreign service. You have Int'l Studies, politics, and Spanish. They might send you to an embassy somewhere .....Spanish. What did you have in mind when you took these courses? Pursue what your interested in. You have time. You don't have to go to work and start trying to get rich. You have time. Warning: Many people who intend to go back to school later never do. The rat race sucks them in. Picture yourself with a job, a car payment and a high maintenance girlfriend. Money is nice to have but once you need it your screwed. Run....run away ....now!
2007-11-05 16:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is kind of harsh, but why didn't you ever think of this before you graduated? I can't belive so many people go through college without ever thinking about what they are going to do when they get out - that is what college is for! Anyway, the best resource for you should be the International Studies department at your university. If they can't show how to find work, then they can't substantiate their program. It is very important to your university that their graduates perform well after graduation - it is the school's name at stake here. Go to them with this issue.
2007-11-05 16:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by sydstranda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So who says you have to do ANYTHING with it? You've got a strong education - that's what's important. So now answer this question: What interests you? With experience in Spanish, you are in a good place with companies - more and more of them like bilingual employees. You don't necessarily have to follow your degree - follow your mind. Find a job that sounds really interesting, and go for it. Most people change careers several times throughout their lives. Don't sweat it. Life's too short!
2007-11-05 16:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by Buzzoff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try going to teaching route some states offers porgrams that help you teach with any degree. I have a degree in business and could not find a job so I went the teaching route and teach english it does not pay much but I am willing to go back to school and get my masters so I can make more money teaching good luck though
2007-11-05 16:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by Betty R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try getting job with a political campaign? I'm sure your Spanish fluency will be an asset to the campaign.
Maybe try going back for Economics or Business Adminstration, or even law.
Good luck.
2007-11-05 16:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by MJ MCK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
International studies can be a companion major/minor for foreign language, business, political science, sociology and other programs of study. Career options include:
•Multinational corporations •Media •International nonprofit organizations
•Diplomacy •Law •Travel and Tourism
•Banking •Teaching and Education •National/international civil service
2007-11-05 16:49:14 · answer #10 · answered by starsdelite 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋