The philosophy major and double-major prepare students for many exciting careers. Our program teaches students to analyze complex lines of reasoning, to use logical reasoning to support a view, to discern how facts bear upon a claim, and to present arguments thoughtfully and persuasively. Philosophy majors are especially well prepared for careers in law, business, teaching,the ministry, and the military. The double-major can help nearly anyone increase their earning potential while becoming a more reflective and well-reasoned individual.
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Recommendations for Philosophy (PHL) majors.
Determine your interests, strengths, and discover and learn about career paths for philosophy majors.
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TAKE a Career Interest Instrument and discuss the results with an advisor
ATTEND Career Workshop:Careers for the CommonGood Fair (Fall)
ATTEND Part-Time JobFestival (Fall)
ATTEND Research and Internship Day (Fall)
EARN good grades and find mentors
APPLY for scholarships
Develop a professional demeanor and learn more about the career paths for philosophy majors.
ATTEND Research & Internship Day (Fall)
ATTEND Career Services Careers for the Common Good (Non-Profit and Volunteer Positions) (Fall)
ATTEND Scholars Day (Spring)
ATTEND Jobs and Internships Fair (Spring)
ATTEND a Career Services Workshop this year (e.g., Etiquette Dinner or Have Lunch with a Career)
CONSIDER joining the Debate Society, Philosophy Club, another club, or a sport
EARN service awards for volunteering through Office for Community Development
CONSIDER applying for the Washington, DC internship semester, the NYC alumni trip, or the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
Build a professional profile with career credentials, distinguish yourself with interesting experiences.
POSSIBLE first or second internship (during the semester, summer, or education abroad)
ATTEND Research & Internship Day (Fall)
ATTEND Jobs and Internships Fair (Spring)
DEVELOP a résumé and get it reviewed by Career Services
HAVE a professional photo taken at Job Fair and use it to create a Linked In account
ORDER business cards from Career Services
DEVELOP an “elevator pitch”
JOIN Phi Sigma Tau, the national honors society for philosophy majors
PRESENT at Scholars Day or another conference
DO an Independent Study, Education Abroad, or choose an unusual minor
RESEARCH Grad Schools
Refine and polish job market materials, practice professional networking and interviewing skills.
ENROLL in Senior Capstone Seminar: PHL 396/PHL 491
COMPLETE internship
PRESENT at Research & Internship Day (Fall)
ATTEND Jobs andInternships Fair (Spring)
CONTINUE to research grad schools, take/re-take qualifying exams, gather letters of recommendation, craft personal statement, and review with advisor
UPDATE, scrub, and align all your social media accounts
PRESENT at Scholars Day or another conference
DO an Independent Study
ATTEND Career Services Workshop on professional networking
VISIT Career ServicesExpress Desk this year for résumé/cover letter advice
