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Philosophy

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 Philosophy
Industry|Employers
Job|Roles
Skills
Alumni

Education

Colleges and universities
Professional or graduate schools, including medical
Adult education programs
Vocational-technical educational programs

Teaching
Research
Administration
Student Affairs
Student Activities
Leadership Development
Admissions
Orientation
Career Services
Residence Life
Multi-cultural Affairs
Study Abroad
International Student Services
Academic Affairs
Academic Support Services
Advising
Educational Advancement Programs
Honors Programs
Library Sciences
K-12:  
Coordination
public speaking
critical thinking
writing
social perceptiveness
complex problem solving.
Higher Ed:
Research
Writing
critical thinking
judgment and decision making
presentations
Forest Hills Public Schools, English Teacher
University of Florida, Prof of Philosophy
Department of Education, Teacher
University of Wisconsin, Fond du Lac, Instructor, Philosophy

Ethics

Hospitals
Medical and professional schools
Colleges and universities
Bioethic centers
Research institutes
Medical organizations (e.g., American Medical Association)
Health science funding agencies
Environmental agencies
Law firms specializing in health or bioethics
Consulting services

Teaching
Research
Medical/Clinical
Bioethics
Environmental
Law-Related
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
Society for Business Ethics, Board Member
University of Virginia, Professor of Business Ethics

Law

Law firms
Federal, state, and local government
Private practice
Corporations
Special interest groups
Universities and colleges
Legal aid societies
Nonprofit and public interest organizations
ACLU
NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Legal Services Corporation
Legal clinics
Other private legal services

Prosecution
Defense
Contractual
Corporate
Nonprofit or Public Interest
Government
Mediation
Other Specialties
Law Assistance
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Writing Skills
Active Learning
Corp., General Counsel
Georgetown University School of Law, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Private Practice, Attorney At Law

Business

Product and service organizations
Retail stores
Hotels
Restaurants
Wholesalers
Manufacturers
Banks and financial institutions
Insurance companies
Real estate agencies
Consulting firms
Other business corporations
Entrepreneurial/start up, incubators and funding organizations

Sales
Management
Office Administration
Human Resources
Training and Development
Writing/Editing
Underwriting and Claims Management
Entrepreneurship
Problem-Solving Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Leadership & Team Based Skills
Business Judgment
Communication Skills
Project Management
Professionalism
Brooks Brothers, CRM Manager
Google, Inc.
Morgan Stanley, Financial Advisor
Axiom, Sales Op Data Analyst

Social/Community Services

Local and national nonprofit agencies
Foundations
Charitable organizations
Trade or professional associations
Special interest groups
Labor unions
Research organizations and think tanks
Government Agencies
Incubators, start up investors

Administration/Management
Fund Raising/Development
Public Relations
Policy Analysis
Research
Grant Writing
Direct Service
Social Entrepreneurship
Creativity
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal
Time Management
Service Orientation
Writing
Social
Perceptiveness                       
Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause
Center for American Progress, Faith and Progressive Politics Team
The Robert S. Strauss Center for Internet Security and Law, Research Assistant

Government/Politics

State and local government
Federal departments and agencies
Foreign Service
Federal Municipal Archives
National and State Endowments for the Humanities
Legislative, executive, or judicial officials
Political action committees
Special interest groups
Political parties
Campaigns (national, state, or local)

Public Policy
Research
Regional Planning
City Management
Intelligence
Foreign Service
Law Enforcement
Legislative, Executive, or Judicial Services
Program Administration
Elected or Appointed Leadership
Campaign Management
Staff Administration
Special Interest Advocacy
Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing
LA City Office of Inspector Gen, Special Investigator
State of Illinois, Agencies and Institutions Licensing
U.S. Department of Labor, Attorney

Communications

University and commercial publishing companies
Magazine and newspaper publishers
Professional and trade associations
Electronic media organizations
Websites

Writing
Editing
Technical
Writing
Journalism
advanced verbal and written communication
flexibility and versatility
ability to research and think critically
strong interpersonal  skills
creativity
editing and attention to detail
teamwork
active listening  and interviewing
time management
computer and technical skills (in various forms of electronic media)         
The Chronicle-Telegram, Copy Editor
Tyndale House Publishers Inc, Senior Editor Women's Fiction
Daily Herald, Editorial Page Editor

Human Resources

Large companies
Government agencies
Staffing and employment services
Large non-profit organizations
Hospitals
Educational institutions

Employment and Recruitment
Selection
Labor Relations
Compensation and Benefits
Organizational Development
Training
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
Citibank N A, VP of Human Resources

Advertising/Marketing

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
Civic Entertainment Group, Senior Account Coordinator
Empire Today LLC, Digital Marketing Analyst

 

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

  • Education (19%)
  • Media and Communication (12%)
  • Research (10%)
  • Entrepreneurship (10%)
  • Legal (8%)

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