International Studies and Diplomacy, B.A.
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.
- Teaching
- Accounting
- Adaptive Leadership
- Advocacy
- Assertiveness