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Italian

Industry Areas

Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.

Industry Areas for Italian
Industry|Employer
Job|Roles
Skills
Alumni

Foreign Affairs

• United Nations
• Non-governmental organizations
• Relief agencies
•Religious organizations
•Educational institutions
•Consulting firms
•Research institutes
•Foundations
•Defense contractors
•Federal government including:

  • Department of State
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Department of Commerce
  •  Department of Defense
  • Armed Services
  • US Agency for International Development
  • National Security Council
  • National Security Agency
  • Legislative officials
 • Diplomacy
• Peacekeeping
• Foreign Affairs
• Program Administration
• Community Development
• Economic Development
• Resource Development
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Governance
• Policy Making and Analysis
• Legislative Services
• Political Advising
• Public Sector Reform
• Poverty-Reduction Strategy
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption
• Human Rights		 • Administrative
• Communication
• Foreign Language
•  Multitasking
• Leadership
• Prioritizing
• Administrative
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Writing Skills
• Active Learning		 State Department, Program Officer

Marketing & Advertising

Consulting firms
Software and technology companies
Advertising and public relations firms
Corporate advertising departments
Digital/interactive agencies
Publishers
Large corporations
Marketing research firms

 Advertisers
Researchers
Public relations professionals
Media planners
Account managers
Sales consultants
Creative Services		 Problem-solving
Innovation and creativity
Critical thinking
Communication (verbal and written)
Presentation skills
Teamwork and leadership
Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects
Adaptability and flexibility		 Account Coordinator at M Booth
Johnson & Johnson, Sale & Marketing
Marakatsu SL, Marketing/Consultant
Simon Property Group, Assistant Manager of Retailer Marketing

Business

Product and service organizations
Retail stores
Hotels
Restaurants
Manufacturers
Insurance companies
Print and electronic media
Consulting firms
Financial institutions
Real estate companies
Property management firms
Other business corporations

 Sales
Human Resources
Management
Public Relations
Market Research
Customer Service
Marketing
Advertising
Product Design
Real Estate		 Problem-Solving Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Leadership & Team Based Skills
Business Judgment
Communication Skills
Project Management
Professionalism		 Investment Banking Analyst, Goldman Sachs
Google, Inc., Learning & Development Business Partner
The Write Idea LLC, Editor/Owner
Realage, Business Intelligence
The Neilsen Company, Project Associate
Monsieur Touton, Sales Manager

Museums & Galleries

Museums
Historical homes
Art galleries
Special collections
Historical societies
Universities and colleges
State and local government
Federal government, particularly the National Archives and Records Administration
Non-profit organizations
Research institutions

 Acquisition
Preservation
Arrangement
Cataloguing/Categorizing
Exhibition/Installation
Describing
Analyzing
Authenticating
Maintaining Records
Research
Education		 strong interpersonal skills
attention to detail
ability to multitask
organizational skills
time management
verbal and written communication
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment		 Gagosian Gallery, Gallery Assistant

Nonprofit

Nonprofit organizations
Social service agencies
Hospitals and medical centers
Private foundations, e.g. The Ford Foundation
International organizations, e.g. The World Health Organization, The International Red Cross
Special interest groups
Trade or professional associations
Libraries
Educational institutions
Cultural heritage organizations
Historical sites

 Administration
Program Management and Development
Fund Raising/Development
Grant Writing
Research
Policy Analysis
Service Delivery
Volunteer Coordination
Community Education
Public Relations and Marketing		 Creativity
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal
Time Management
Service Orientation
Writing
Social
Perceptiveness                       
Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause		 Chief Executive Officer at Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Marwen, Executive Director
The Ancona School, Director, Auxiliary & Summer Programming

Food & Beverage

Restaurants, dining clubs, taverns, and fast food operators
Food service providers: catering companies, schools, universities, hospitals, and military
Special event and festival organizations
Meeting and event planning companies

 Restaurant/Food Service:
Operations Management
Food Quality and Food Safety
Menu Design
Production and Service of Food
Food and Beverage Management
Banquet and Catering Management
Cost Control		 Problem-solving
Curiosity, willingness to learn
Interpersonal skills, team-player
Creativity and innovation
Communication (written & verbal)
Ability to think on your feet
Work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Planning abilities
Attention to detail
Organization
Initiative
Entrepreneurial
An eye for trends		 Liza the Wine Chick, Principal

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

  • Media and Communication (24%)
  • Education (15%)
  • Arts and Design (10%)
  • Entrepreneurship (8%)

Professional Associations