Careers in History – Humanities – Political Science

History

Career Exploration

• History Professional Associations & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   
• American Historical Association Career Resources – historians.org
• Career Paths for Graduates with a History Degree – maryville.edu
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
  - Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers 
  - Anthropologists & Archeologists
  - Historians
  - Social Science Occupations
  ​- Sociologists
• What I Do: Historians Talk about their Work – video series
   

History Jobs

• ALA JobList – joblist.ala.org (jobs in libraries and museums)
• American Historical Association – historians.org:
  - Find History Jobs
  - Careers for Students of History (eBOOK)
  - Data on the History Profession
  - Why Study History?
   

More Job Listings & Career Assistance

• Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks
• Education Careers
• Lee University Center for Calling & Career
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Topic Guide: Careers (general career resources)

Humanities

Career Exploration

• Humanities Professional Associations & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
  - Anthropologists & Archeologists
  - Historians
  - Social Science Occupations
  ​- Sociologists
  - Other Humanities-Related Occupation
   
• 25 Great Jobs for Humanities Majors – study.com
   

Humanities Jobs

• Job Listings for Arts & Humanities — insidehighered.com
• Job Listings for Humanities – chronicalvitae.com
• ALA JobList – joblist.ala.org ( libraries, museums)
   

More Job Listings & Career Assistance

• Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks
• Education Careers
• Law & Criminal Justice Careers
• Lee University Center for Calling & Career
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Topic Guide: Careers (general career resources)

Political Science & International Relations

Career Exploration

• Political Science Professional Associations & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   
• ​Best Careers for Political Science Majors – bestcolleges.com
• Government, Law, Policy, and Public Safety – utk.edu
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
   

Political Science & International Relations Jobs

• ​CareersinGovernment.com
• Idealist
• International Monetary Fund
• PolicyJobs
• U.S. Department of State
• United Nations
• USAjobs.gov
• The World Bank Careers
   

More Job Listings & Career Assistance

• Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks
• Education Careers
• Lee University Center for Calling & Career
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Topic Guide: Careers (general career resources)

  Related Career Guides

More History–Humanities–Political Science Career Resources

• Featured Books
• Find More Books
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Networking – Associations – Organizations
• Databases
• Videos

Other Library Career Guides

• General Career Books
• Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Communication & Performing Arts
• Education
• Health & Wellness – Physical Education – Athletic Training
• Language & Literature
• Music
• Religion & Christian Ministry
• Index to All Career Guides

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Lee University Center for Calling & Career
Career Guidance & Resources for Lee University Students & Alumni

(423) 614-8630
ccc@leeuniversity.edu
leeuniversity.edu/calling-career

career exploration  •  career counseling
strengths development  •  mentor networking
job search techniques  •  employer research
resume review  •  interview preparation