How realistic is it that I will find a job in International Affairs?

Question

Right after college with a Bachelor's degree. Also, what can I expect my pay to be and maybe a brief overview of the job description. If anyone has websites with information, it would be great!

Answer 1

In the US it is unusual for a new grad with little experience to make more than 30k per year. There are exceptions of course in high demand jobs. International affairs is a fairly small career field that usually requires an advanced degree, bilingual ability and experience. Many have a law degree.

Answer 2

If you can pass the Foreign Service Exam, your prospects are great.  If you happen to be a native or heritage speaker of a desirable language, that's even better.  Start studying for the exam now though.  You'll need all the study time you can get.

Answer 3

First you must be speaking English & French. Un is controlled bu the US and the Europeans. USA speaks English (from Mr. Bush's errors - I am not very sure) and the Europeans speak French.

Also a degree or somekind of education in Coperate communication will help.

Pay $70 -85,000 US$

Answer 4

The best way to start and get experience is by being a volunteer with Peace Corps,  UN Volunteers, etc. A degree is now not much more than a basic entry requirement. Now you need knowledge and experience

Check out a book by Jean Marc Hachey...The Big Book on Working Internationally. The private sector does a lot of international work as well

Answer 5

Your chances are twofold: slim and none.  They usually want some kind of technical expertise and not just knowledge about international organizations.  If you are a citizen from a small third world country, you may be able to get in at the UN, since they use national quotas for hiring purposes.  Of course, it also helps if you are multilingual