German
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|Employers |
Job|Roles |
Skills |
Alumni |
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Business • Product and service organizations |
• Sales |
• Problem-Solving Skills |
• Wells Fargo & Company, EVP/National Originations Manager • Wonderment, Entrepreneur • RB International Finance USA LLC., Vice President • Namyslow Brewery, President / GM • SAP AG, Knowledge Architect |
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Government Federal government organizations including: Overseas aid agencies Intelligence and law enforcement agencies: 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 |
• Department of The Navy, Management Analyst • US Dept of Interior • US Department of State • State of Minnesota, Education Planner |
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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 |
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, President & CEO |
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Education Universities and colleges Campus cultural centers Support programs, e.g. Educational Advancement Program, Upward Bound School and community libraries Community organizations |
Teaching Research Student Support Services Student Affairs Multicultural Programming Administration Information/Library Science |
K-12: Coordination public speaking critical thinking writing social perceptiveness complex problem solving. Higher Ed: Research Writing critical thinking judgment and decision making presentations |
English Teaching Assistant, Fulbright- Germany German International School Chicago, Intern/Volunteer Grove City College, Professor Modern Languages English Teacher in Austria Wirtschaftsschule Oberland, Asst Sprntndnt/Cnclr KIPP Colorado Schools, Executive Director Inlingua Sprachschule, English Teacher Lockport Board of Education, German & English Central Missouri State, Professor |
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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 |
Leapfrog Online, Senior Manager, Marketing Operations Florida Division Of Tourism, Marketing/Promotions Beth Cotton & Associates, Marketing Consultant |
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Nonprofit Local and national nonprofit agencies Foundations Charitable organizations Trade or professional associations Special interest groups Labor unions Libraries Museums Historic sites/historical societies Research organizations and think tanks Educational institutions |
Administration Management Public Relations Fund Raising/Development Policy Analysis Research Grant Writing Direct Service Advocacy Volunteer Coordination |
Creativity Multi-tasking Interpersonal Time Management Service Orientation Writing Social Perceptiveness Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause |
Opower, Engagement Associate KIPP Colorado Schools, Executive Director |
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Public Health & Policy Federal government agencies: Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Veterans Affairs Food and Drug Administration Office of the Surgeon General Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institutes of Health Military Legislative offices State government agencies Public health departments (state and local) Advocacy groups Health foundations Professional associations Nonprofit organizations |
Research Analysis Policy Development Legislative Work Lobbying |
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 |
Chatham County Public Health Department, Social Research Associate/Public Information Officer Euromonitor International, Industry Analyst - Consumer Health UW Milwaukee, College of Health Sci (Sr Editor) |
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Law Law firms Federal, state and local government Corporations Nonprofit and public interest organizations, e.g. ACLU, NAACP Legal Defense fund, and Legal Services Corporation Legal aid societies Private practice Colleges and universities |
Prosecution Defense Contractual Corporate Nonprofit or Public Interest Government Mediation Lobbying Law Assistance |
Administrative Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Time Management Writing Skills Active Learning |
Cook County Circuit Courts, Staff Attorney Law Clerk at the Office of the Cook County Public Defender Federal Aviation Administration, Attorney 18th Judicial Circuit, Staff Attorney Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Partner Chicago Public Schools, Assistant General Counsel |
Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)
- Education (17%)
- Media and Communication (15%)
- Research (9%)
- Entrepreneurship (7%)