Careers In Political Science That Make Use Of Other Skills

While some careers in political science only make use of political knowledge, others require a combination of different knowledge and skills. People who have interest in political science jobs other than working for the government or going to law school should explore these. By double-majoring, students can qualify themselves for many of these roles.

One of the popular entry level political science careers is working as a news analyst. The job is similar to that of a news reporter, correspondent, or journalist. Incumbents gather information about newsworthy events on all levels of the political scene, from local to international. They then prepare stories about these happenings and provide them to the public in written or oral format. Students interested in this career should double-major in journalism or English.

Those who enjoy working in the private sector and dual-major in business may pursue careers in political science that place them in a consulting role or working in a public affairs department for a corporation. Most consultants need several years of work experience to be effective but some consulting firms do hire recent graduates. Working in a public affairs department for a national or international company provides individuals with direct exposure to the consumer marketplace.

Being a lawyer may not be the career of choice but that does not mean an individual wishes to exclude jobs in the legal field. A person who dual-majored in pre-law may enjoy a role performing research and preparing documents as a legal assistant. When lawyers handle cases that are politically-based, they look to individuals who have an interest in politics. A career as a paralegal is another possibility for people with basic legal knowledge.

Lobbyists promote their cause with the government and this sometimes difficult and thankless job can be very rewarding. Lobbyist assistant is one of the entry level careers in political science and is a stepping-stone to a career as a lobbyist. Assistants conduct research, compose letters to political figures and the public, and run errands. The experience gained in this fast-paced role serves an individual well in the lobbying career.

Individuals with a predisposition toward teaching others often pursue education-related careers in political science. With a master’s degree, they will be qualified to teach at most community colleges, while a Ph.D. is usually needed to become a four-year college or university professor. These are a few ways that a political science major can be combined with another subject area to prepare a person for a rewarding career.

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