Many students question the
career opportunities available to them with a liberal arts background. Some believe their marketability is limited. However, researching the job selections of Rutgers graduates and exploring current job listings reveals a different picture. The reality is that liberal arts graduates find
employment in business, government, education, and the non-profit sector. General knowledge skills developed through liberal arts studies can have a significant effect on your career development. Although technical skills may be helpful with securing an initial job offer, general knowledge skills may contribute more to long-term employment success.
Below are job titles which often do not require a particular academic background. These types of positions are found in all sorts of organizations and are most easily obtained by individuals who acquired relevant work experience prior to their graduations, either through
internships, summer jobs, or volunteer work. For additional information, stop by any
Career Services office.
| Account Administrator | Marketing Coordinator |
| Account Executive | Marketing Research Specialist |
| Administrative Assistant | Marketing Manager |
| Advertising Account Executive | Merchandise Analyst |
| Advertising Sales Representative | Municipal Bond Broker |
| Advertising Research Specialist | Office Manager |
| Assistant Buyer | Paralegal |
| Assistant Supervisor | Patient Relations Specialist |
| Assistant Manager | Personnel Specialist |
| Audit Specialist | Police Officer |
| Manufacturing Manager | Product Manager
|
| Benefits Specialist | Production Assistant |
| Billing Manager | Program Coordinator |
| Bond Underwriter | Program Director |
| Business Analyst | Programming/Systems Trainee |
| Business Systems Analyst | Project Assistant |
| Case Manager | Project Director |
| Claims Representative | Promotion Specialist |
| Claims Analyst | Public Administrator
|
| Closing Representative | Public Relations |
| Consultant | Realtor |
| Consumer Banking Specialist | Research Assistant |
| Copy Editor | Recruiter |
| Correctional Officer | Representative |
| Credit Manager | Project Director |
| Customer Service Representative | Public Service Coordinator |
| Customs Aid/Officer/Specialist | Publicity Assistant |
| Data Processing Specialist | Purchasing Specialist |
| Editorial Assistant | Purchasing Agent |
| Financial Analyst | Sales Manager |
| Financial Research Assistant | Sales Representative |
| Financial Services Specialist | Solution Specialist |
| Fundraising Specialist | Stockbroker |
| Group Home Counselor | Substitute Teacher |
| Human Resources Specialist | Supervisor |
| Insurance Underwriter | Technical Writer |
| Job Developer | Telemarketing Specialist |
| Loan Officer | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Management Consultant | Writer |
| Manager | |
For more detailed career information, go to the
Occupational Outlook Handbook.
