Please begin by reading our Career Brief for International Studies. We have listed career possibilities and relevant websites to help you begin your career planning. If you are interested in international business, also check out International Business Resources in Denver.

Students sometimes make the mistake of waiting to conduct their job search until after graduation. The time to search for jobs is when you're still earning your degree. Please meet with an INTS advisor to discuss the INTS Career Planning Packet that contains two approaches (one semester or two semesters) and additional resources. Completion of a plan does not guarantee employment in the field, but it will significantly increase your chances.

The INTS program maintains a Career Advisory Group to help ensure that graduates possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities for successful international careers. Advisory Group members often attend INTS events, assist INTS students with networking and making connections, and they are committed to helping students in the program. Find them on LinkedIn and consider scheduling a time to chat once you have ideas about your career path. Current members include:

• Stewart Devine, U.S. Diplomat, Foreign Service Officer
• Dane Erickson, Eastern Congo Initiative
• Alana Jones, Office of International Affairs, CU Denver
• Timothy Martinez, City of Denver
• Cedar Wolf, Peace Corps (returnee)

Researching Opportunities

One key to planning your career is finding out what possibilities exist. Besides government and private sector career options, many books contain information about non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and aid agencies. Many of these books are available in the reference section of the Auraria Library. Be sure to check out:

• Careers in International Affairs, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
• Guide to Careers in International Affairs, Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

In addition, students will find extensive information on international business and international business education on the University of Colorado Denver IIB-CIBER website.

Internet Research

Below are some useful sites:

• https://careers.state.gov/
• https://www.internationaljobs.com/
• https://www.globaljobs.org/
• Various groups on LinkedIn
• The Muse

Job Search Planning

If you are completely new to career planning, the University of Colorado Denver provides free career counseling to INTS students. The staff at the Career Center are eager to provide assistance with developing your career. For information about career planning, contact the Career Center in the Tivoli Annex, 439. The Director is Sarah Trzeciak, 303-315-4000, sarah.trzeciak@ucdenver.edu