A   R   E   A   S   E   M   P   L   O   Y   E   R   S   S   T   R   A   T   E   G   I   E   S   HUMAN  SERVICES Counseling, Advocacy, Human Health Services                          •      Federal Government depts of Health & Human Services, Veterans’ Administration, and Justice •      State Govt depts of Human Services, Mental Health, and Mental Retardation, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, facilities for the mentally retarded, and probation/parole depts •      Local Government:  senior citizens’ centers •      Non-Profit Organizations such as United Way, Goodwill Industries, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YWCA/YMCA   •      Obtain essential practical experience such as residence hall adviser or camp counselor •      Enroll in an internship or practicum •      Perform volunteer services such as Special Olympics, Big Brother/Sister, or crisis hotline •      Learn foreign language for multi-cultural clients •      Become familiar with government hiring procedures •      Be willing to relocate •      Be prepared to obtain a masters degree for more substantive counseling work   ADMINISTRATION   •      Federal, state, and local governments •      National headquarters and local branches of nonprofit organizations   •      Consider a business double major or minor •      Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration •      Need masters in health care administration for advancement   COMMUNITY  RELATIONS   •      Federal, state, or local government •      Local branches of national non-profit organizations   •      Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration •      Gain knowledge of community problems and govt resources   PROGRAM  DEVELOPMENT   •      Federal, state, or local government •      Headquarters and branches of non-profit organizations   •      Gain experience in counseling, advocacy, or administration •      Obtain graduate degree for advancement   RESEARCH   •      Federal government, especially Dept of Health & Human Services and National Institute of Education •      National headquarters of non-profit organizations   •      Develop strong quantitative, statistical, and research skills •      Obtain graduate degree for advancement   HUMAN  RESOURCES Employment & Recruitment, Labor Relations, Compensation & Benefits   •      Human resources (personnel) departments of companies •      Government personnel agencies and departments •      Employment agencies   •      Acquire related experiences such as a residence hall adviser, new student orientation leader, admissions office tour guide/recruiter, or member of committees that make policy, settle disputes, or adjudicate cases   PUBLIC  RELATIONS Research,  Programming, Fund-Raising, Writing & Editing, Special Events, Media Placement, Public Speaking   •      Public relations and advertising firms •      Companies with in-house PR depts •      Trade associations •      Federal, state, and local government •      Colleges and universities •      Non-profit organizations   •      Develop strong writing and speaking skills •      Obtain related experiences with campus newspaper, TV, or radio, Admissions office tour guide or recruiter, Student activities office planning •      Serve as a fund raiser or political canvasser •      Find internship through Public Relations Society of America   ADVERTISING Creative,  Media,  Account Services, or Research   •      Advertising agencies •      Companies with in-house advertising agencies or depts   •      Obtain experience with campus TV, radio, or newspaper •      Work with a student-run business •      Find an internship with a market research firm or a member of the American Advertising Federation •      Develop a portfolio for a creative position •      Business minor or double major for Account Services jobs   MARKET  RESEARCH   •      Market research firms •      Market research departments of consumer goods and manufacturing firms   •      Develop strong math/statistics skills •      Become involved in the American Marketing Association •      Obtain a part-time or summer job with a market research firm (see Marketing Services in the yellow pages), perform a Business Dept practicum, become a reporter for campus newspaper, serve as a canvasser/phone interviewer for a charity or political campaign   TEACHING   •      Public and private schools   •      Obtain a teaching certificate for public school positions •      Seek guidance from the Education Dept in your school •      Volunteer as a tutor   RETAIL  and  SALES   •      All major retail firms including pharmaceuticals, specialty, variety, and department store chains •      Wholesalers, manufacturers, insurance companies, and real estate companies   •      Obtain related sales experiences with part-time or summer retail job or work with campus newspaper or yearbook •      Secure leadership position in campus organization •      Perform an internship with a retail store   This is a modified version of a document entitled Psychology: What can I do with this degree? available from the University of Tennessee Career Services Office.