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Slavic Languages & Literature

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 Slavic Languages & Literature
Industry|Employers
Job|Roles
Skills
Alumni

Government

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Central Intelligence Agency
Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of State
Homeland Security including:
US Customs and Border Patrol
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Defense including:
US Armed Forces
National Guard
National Security Agency
Department of Commerce
Agency for International Development (USAID)
Peace Corps, VISTA, Americorps
Library of Congress
Voice of America
US District Courts
United Nations

 Translation/Interpretation
Language Analysis
Linguistics
Diplomacy
Civil Service
Foreign Service
Immigration/Naturalization
Customs
Intelligence
Security and Protection
Law Enforcement
Journalism/Broadcasting		 Administrative
Communication
Foreign Language
Multitasking
Leadership
Prioritizing		 U S Department of State, Foreign Service Ofcr
United States Department of State, International Relations Office

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		 Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Management Fellow
Corporate Accountability International, Deputy Director: Communications, Foundations
Jewish Social Services, Director of Immigrant and Refugee Services

Higher Education

Four-year colleges and universities
Two-year and community colleges
Technical schools
Medical and professional schools

 Teaching
Research
Information/Library Services
Administration and Student Support Services:
Admissions
Financial Aid
Advising
Development
Alumni Affairs
International Education and Study Abroad
Student Affairs		 Research
Writing
critical thinking
judgment and decision making
presentations		 University of Arizona, Professor, Russian
Connecticut College, Faculty Member

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		 Acuity, Business Analysis
TripAdvisor, Product Manager
Smithsonian Institute, Director of Retail Operations

Marketing

Large corporations
Marketing research firms
Management consulting firms
Software and technology companies
Advertising and public relations firms
Concert promoters

 Advertisers
Researchers
Public relations professionals
Media planners
Distributors
Sales consultants
Customer service professionals
Market research		 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		 Idibon, Content Marketing Manager
Ingenuity Cleveland, Development & Marketing Associate
Legacy.com, CMO

International 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		 American Councils for International Education, Program Officer

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		 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		 TRW Automotive, HR Generalist

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

  • Education
  • Business Development
  • Media and Communications
  • Research

Professional Associations