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.

The New Jersey Communication Association—Communication Careers Page

This page, hosted by The New Jersey Communication Association, provides a list of over a hundred possible careers for communication majors, broken up by areas of interest, such as business, advertising, media, government, education, and more.

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.

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

What Can I do with a Humanities Degree?

In this page, Dr. Bruce Janz from the University of Central Florida analyzes job prospects for Humanities majors and provides an index of links that lead to humanities career resources.

Career Opportunities for History Majors

Prepared by our very own Dr. Patterson and Dr. Taylor, this page is chock-full of information for the job-hunting history major.

Career Alternatives for Humanists and Social Scientists

Prepared by the Chronicle of Higher Education, this page lists web resources for career information and job searches in the Humanities.

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.