International Studies and Diplomacy, B.A.

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What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

International Studies and Diplomacy, B.A. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Teaching
  2. Accounting
  3. Adaptive Leadership
  4. Advocacy
  5. Assertiveness