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    The document provides information on career options for a degree in international relations, including direct career options such as consular assistant, diplomat, and foreign affairs advisor. It outlines skills developed in an international relations degree such as interpersonal relations, research, and organizational skills. Examples are also given of previous graduates' employers including the Canadian National Exhibition, University of Toronto, and various government departments.

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    The document provides information on career options for a degree in international relations, including direct career options such as consular assistant, diplomat, and foreign affairs advisor. It outlines skills developed in an international relations degree such as interpersonal relations, research, and organizational skills. Examples are also given of previous graduates' employers including the Canadian National Exhibition, University of Toronto, and various government departments.

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    What could I do with a degree in

    international relations

    T he good news is half of all vacancies for recent graduates are open to those with a degree in any
    discipline including yours! The remaining careers require specific training or education — some of
    which you are already qualified for. Be prepared; you will soon find that no degree on its own is enough
    to get you a job.

    Each employer will be seeking different sets of skills and some of them will come from your degree. You
    will need to actively develop any missing required skills through work, volunteer, and extra-curricular
    experiences to gain a competitive advantage. Start by using this guide to help you brainstorm potential
    careers of interest, and continue by researching specific occupations in the Career Resource Library.
    Career profiles with a check mark (9) can be viewed using Career Cruising and Career Descriptions
    binders, both available at the Career Centre.

    What are my direct career options?


    9 Consular assistant 9 Foreign affairs advisor 9 International banker
    9 Diplomat 9 Foreign service officer • International trade officer
    9 Event planner 9 Immigration officer 9 Program assistant
    9 Export or import sales manager 9 Intelligence officer 9 Public affairs reporter

    What are my alternative career options?


    9 Appraiser • Market researcher
    9 Bank manager • Media relations coordinator
    Business, finance, and 9 Financial analyst 9 Project manager
    administration 9 Fundraiser 9 Public relations

    9 Anthropologist 9 Lobbyist
    9 ESL teacher 9 Political scientist
    Social sciences, education, 9 Federal lobbyist director 9 Professor
    and religion 9 Lawyer 9 Public administrator

    Art, culture, recreation, 9 Archivist 9 Journalist


    and sports 9 Editor 9 Translator

    9 Art dealer 9 Merchandise buyer


    Sales and services 9 Auctioneer • Consultant

    9 Public or community health inspector


    Health 9 Speech pathology

    9 Demographer
    Natural and applied sciences • Transportation researcher

    Trades, apprenticeships, 9 Purchaser


    and primary industry 9 Vocational forest worker
    Interpersonal relations Writing and speaking
    What skills will I • Work with culturally diverse individuals • Convey complex information
    and communities • Present theories and ideas

    develop studying • Read and understand primary sources


    • Ability to influence and persuade
    • Write and speak effectively
    • Draft documents

    international Research Organizational skills


    • Attention to detail • Ability to meet deadlines
    relations? • Critical analytical skills • Organize information and materials
    • Evaluate ideas and research • Evaluate research results

    Where have previous graduates worked? Did you know…


    Arts, culture, and entertainment Travel, tourism, and accommodation
    • Canadian National Exhibition • Air Canada
    • Royal Ontario Museum • Toronto Pearson Airport • Canadian's life expectancy is
    • Art Gallery of Ontario
    approximately 80 years.
    Social services
    Education • Goodwill Toronto • In 2006, Zimbabwe had an
    • University of Toronto • Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre inflation rate of 976.4.
    • Toronto District School Board • Woodgreen Community Centre
    • The US consumes around 21
    • Youth Assisting Youth
    Non-profit million barrels of oil a day.
    • Canada World Youth Government • In 2005, the US spent $518 billion
    • Canadian Red Cross • Government departments (all levels)
    on military expenditures.
    • Peacefund Canada • Department of Foreign Affairs and
    • UNICEF Canada International Trade
    • YMCA

    Where can I find more information?

    • Careers in Nonprofit and Government Agencies — WetFeet Insider Guide


    Books • Opportunities in Overseas Careers — Blythe Camenson
    • Real Resumes for Jobs in Nonprofit Organizations — Anne McKinney

    • International Student Centre — www.isc.utoronto.ca


    Web links • Monster: Work Abroad — http://globalgateway.monster.com
    • Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada — www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

    The Career Resource Library has a collection of over 2,000 print and electronic resources spanning all areas of career development
    and the job search. Research career options, educational programs, organizations, and industries as well as résumé, interview, and
    networking strategies. A reference librarian is always available to assist you in finding the best resources to meet your specific needs.

    214 College Street, Toronto ON M5T 2Z9 416-978-8000 www.careers.utoronto.ca

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