Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: Philosophy
Visit the Philosophy Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Philosophy Majors, a list of important skills Philosophy majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Philosophy. In addition to the fields below, philosophy majors are often found in nonprofit settings, " think tanks ," and the legal profession.
List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Philosophy:
- Philosophy Lecturer
- Social Worker
- Chief Operating Officer
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Philosophy.
Career-Related Skills of Philosophy Majors
Analytic Thinking: You learn to create and evaluate logical arguments and to generate new ideas.
Communication: Philosophy majors can write clearly and accurately, edit and rewrite, and inform and explain.
Research: Gathering information and synthesizing ideas from different sources to write reports and to present conclusions you've developed.
Problem Solving: Philosophy majors have the ability to identify a problem, recognize its source, evaluate hidden assumptions, and develop a new solution.
Close Reading: You are able to dissect texts and documents to understand the subtleties.
Career-Related Web Sites for Philosophy Majors
| Guide to Philosophy on the Internet Extensive list of career opportunities for philosophy majors. |
| Philosophy sources on the internet |
| American Philosophical Association |
| Academic Employment Network |
| Philosophy in Cyberspace |
| PhilNet: Jobs in Philosophy |
| The Philosophical Gourmet Report Provides a ranking of graduate programs in Analytic Philosophy |
Links to Think Tanks
Nonprofit Career Resources and Links
| Internet Nonprofit Center Features current news, a nonprofit locator, and a nonprofit library. |
| Nonprofit Career Network |
| Work 4 a Good Cause Online resource for nonprofit organizations and job seekers. We're a one-stop site for nonprofit employers, job seekers, and individuals looking for job, board and internship opportunities. |
| Idealist Non-profit jobs, volunteer info. |
| GuideStar Various non-profit job opportunities |
| Opportunities NOC's Non-profit organizations classifieds |
| The Non-Profit Times Lists jobs in non-profits |
| About.com Guide to Careers in Nonprofit |
| Non-Profit Jobs |
| Nonprofit Marketing Careers Excellent site for general overview of nonprofit organizations. Designed for those considering a career in marketing, but with links that will appeal to others. Includes a list of the top nonprofit organizations. |
| The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Formed in 2001 with the merger of the National Charities Information Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation and its Philantropic Advisory Service. |
| The Foundation Center Foundations represent a significant source of interesting positions for liberal arts majors. This site contains links to the major foundations with employment opportunities. |
| American Society of Association Executives Associations represent a significant source of employment in the nonprofit sector. |
| Americorps/VISTA Information about Americorps and VISTA |
| Peace Corps Official Page |
| The Chronicle of Philanthropy Listings of jobs in Fundraising, Grants and Foundation positions, Public Relations |
| The Chronicle of Higher Education In addition to job openings in higher ed, this site also contains jobs in museums, research centers, foundations, etc. |
| The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc |
| Job/Internship Bank for Volunteer Managers |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
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