Humanities and Communication

General Career Resources

Office of Career Services

Whether you are looking for an internship, a part-time job, or a full-time career, be sure to register with the College Central Network Services offered by Florida Tech's Office of Career Services. Search through a database of job postings, obtain information about salary ranges, get interview tips, and much more.

The Riley Guide: Where to Search

This page is a great index for job-hunting online. Aside from listing job-search websites for different academic fields, the page provides helpful tips for writing resumes and cover letters, networking, and interviewing.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the training required for hundreds of jobs and provides information about job responsibilities, job conditions, and job prospects.

Applying to Graduate Schools

We encourage our graduates to continue their education and enhance their future career opportunities. The Princeton Review allows students to explore graduate schools, provides tips on how to prepare a superior application packet, and provides information about standardized tests such as the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT.

Remember that Florida Tech offers graduate degrees in over thirty fields. Visit the Florida Tech Office of Graduate Admissions website for information about these degrees.

Career Resources

With a degree in humanities or communication from Florida Tech you'll be prepared for a successful career in a wide array of employment fields.

Careers in Communication

A Small Sampling of Possible Careers in Communication

  • Technical Writer and Editor
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Documentation Manager
  • Instructional Designer
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Science Writer
  • Document Designer
  • Software Documentation Writer
  • Conference Coordinator
  • Web Page Designer
  • Corporate Training Specialist
  • Marketing Researcher
  • Client Services Specialist
  • Advertising Copywriter
  • Marketing Strategist
  • Communication Manager

National Communication Association

The National Communication Association is the largest national organization promoting communication scholarship. Visit its website for a wealth of communication-related resources, including the Career Center, which allows job seekers to post their resumes.

Society for Technical Communication

The Society for Technical Communication hosts a Career Center that allows job seekers to post their resumes. When on the website, be sure to browse through the other resources available.

Annual Surveys of Journalism and Mass Communication Graduates

The Annual Survey of Journalism and Mass Communication Graduates is conducted each year by the James M. Cox Jr. Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research at the University of Georgia. Findings are presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The web site is updated each fall after the findings are reported.

Careers in the Humanities

A Small Sampling of Possible Careers in the Humanities

  • Advertising Copywriter
  • Teacher
  • Communication Manager
  • Interpreter / Translator
  • Curator
  • Librarian
  • Lawyer
  • Client Services Specialist
  • Military Officer

Careers in Education

Many humanities and communication graduates from Florida Tech find rewarding careers in the field of education. The Florida Department of Education website provides information about the teacher certification process as well as job postings.

The Brevard County School Selector website provides a list of private schools in the area, which may not require teacher certification.