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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 Jewish Studies
Industry\|Employers	Job\|Roles	Skills	Alumni
Education • Universities and Colleges: public, private, or religiously affiliated • Secondary schools • College and university Hillels • Hebrew schools • Campus cultural centers • School and community libraries • Community organizations	• Teaching • Research • Administration • Student Support Services • Student Affairs • Multicultural Programming • Study Abroad/International Student Services • Information/Library Science • Religious Life Programming • Campus Ministry	K-12: • Coordination • public speaking • critical thinking • writing • social perceptiveness • complex problem solving Higher Ed: • Research • Writing • critical thinking • judgment and decision making presentations	• Am Shalom, Director of Youth Programming • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, International Advising Specialist
Social Sciences • Community centers • Youth organizations and camps Synagogues Shelters Correctional institutions Residential treatment facilities Migrant service providers Immigrant and refugee service providers Nonprofit and social services organizations Advocacy groups, e.g. Jewish Community Relations Council	Case Management Counseling Rehabilitation Vocational Training Programming Crisis Services (pregnancy, housing, etc) Social Work Administration Volunteer Services Fundraising Grant Writing Community Management Community Outreach/Advocacy	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
Government, Law, Politics Law firms Corporate legal departments Public defender offices District attorneys Public interest groups Legal aid Sole practitioner Government agencies Lobbying groups	Law Including: International Corporate Public Interest Civil International Relations Foreign Service Lobbying Government Relations Public Policy Research Special Interest Advocacy Program Administration Immigration Services	Administrative Communication Foreign Language Multitasking Leadership Prioritizing	Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, Entertainment Paralegal
Business Public and private corporations in various industries: Banks and financial institutions Insurance companies Retail stores Hotels and restaurants Staffing agencies Marketing companies Public relations agencies Consulting firms	Human Resources Training and Development Equity and Diversity Functions Management Sales Marketing Public Relations Event Planning Consulting	Problem-Solving Skills Analytical Thinking Skills Leadership & Team Based Skills Business Judgment Communication Skills Project Management Professionalism	Epic, Project Manager/Implementation Consultant
Communications & Arts Jewish publishing houses and production companies Radio, television, and film producers Publications and internet sites marketed toward Judaism, e.g. KTAV Publishing House, Jewish Professionals Network Local synagogues Advertising and public relations agencies Museums and galleries Large corporations	Journalism Publishing Writing Editing Advertising Commercial Art Museum Work: Curatorship Exhibition Design	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)
Religious Affiliations Synagogues Jewish organizations Youth programs Religiously-affiliated nonprofit organizations	Religious Leaders Including: Rabbi, Chazzan Administration Marketing/Advertising/Community Relations Fundraising Financial Planning Social Event Coordination Education Chaplaincy: Military Hospital Institutional Youth Services Recruiting Mentoring	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	Congregation Bnai Israel Flieschmanns, Rabbi Associate Minister for Youth and Children
Medicine Group or private practice Hospitals Clinics Health networks Nursing homes Rehabilitation centers Mental health institutions Federal, state, and local health departments Government agencies Armed services Correctional facilities Colleges and universities Medical schools Large corporations	Allergology Anesthesiology Cardiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family and General Practice Gastroenterology Internal Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology Orthopedics Pathology Pediatrics Psychiatry Radiology Surgery Research Public Health	Flexibility Cross functional teamwork Analytical ability Communication skills Time and project management Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles) Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions)	�鶹��ý Memorial Hospital, MD
Media Publishing firms including newspaper, magazine and book Wire services and syndicates Literary agencies Internet sites Television and radio stations Film industry Freelance	Writing Editing Copywriting Publishing Producing Managing/Directing Research Media Sales Media Planning Broadcasting	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)	Starcom Mediavest Group, Digital Media Associate
Nonprofit Nonprofit organizations Social service agencies Hospitals and medical centers Religious 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	Dialogue to Action at Kids4Peace International, Assistant Project Director
Healthcare • Hospitals • Medical centers and clinics Pharmaceutical companies Private and group practice Health networks Nursing homes Rehabilitation centers Colleges or universities Correctional facilities Armed services Government agencies State and local public health departments	Medicine Dentistry Optometry Podiatry Pharmacy Veterinary Medicine Allied Health Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Genetics Public Health	Flexibility Cross functional teamwork Analytical ability Communication skills Time and project management Technical and design (for research and manufacturing roles) Engineering coursework (for manufacturing based positions)
Public Policy Legislative, executive, or judicial officials National, state, or local government Political action committees Political parties Campaigns: national, state, or local Industrial, educational, and public interest groups Lobbying organizations Large business firms	Elected or Appointed Leadership Campaign Management Staff Administration Special Interest Advocacy Political Advising Lobbying	Administrative Communication Foreign Language Multitasking Leadership Prioritizing Creativity Multi-tasking Interpersonal Time Management Service Orientation Writing Social Perceptiveness Enthusiasm & knowledge for the cause

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

Education (40%)
Media and Communication (13%)
Community and Social Services (13%)
Marketing (11%)
Consulting (10%)

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