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OCCUPATIONAL POSSIBILITIES

NEWS REPORTER

Information gathering and dissemination, analyze wire reports, research assignments.

Educational Requirements

FOREIGN SERVICES OFFICER

Represents the interests and policies of the United States at home and abroad. Can participate in negotiations and agreements with foreign countries.

Educational Requirements

Educational requirements may include a Bachelors or a Graduate degree. Foreign language proficiency a plus, one must take a foreign service officer exam. Communication skills needed.

Avg. Maine Salary:	$12.26 per/hour
Avg. # Maine Employment	459
Annual Openings:	6
Projected Growth:	-9%

Avg. Maine Salary:	N/A
Avg. # Maine Employment	N/A
Annual Openings:	200

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RELATED OCCUPATIONS

SKILLS

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SAMPLE JOBS

Customs Inspector
Inspect cargo, baggage and articles worn or carried by persons and carriers (vessels, vehicles, trains and aircraft) entering or leaving the US at designated ports of entry or stations; inspect records and documents; seize contraband, equipment and vehicles; make arrests and detect and seize prohibited or smuggled articles. Position frequently requires irregular and unscheduled hours, some personal risk, exposure to all kinds of weather and, at times, adverse environmental conditions.
Qualifications: College graduate with a 3.45 overall GPA or higher; must be fluent in Spanish language or have knowledge and understanding of Hispanic culture.

Reporter
Generate visual stories, do live reports, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications: Excellent writing skills, one year broadcast experience including live reporting, team player.

Political Action Internship-
Research congressional voting records, follow and research important environmental legislative, study and report on congressional candidates, and assist in political program work. Work directly with leaders of numerous national and state environmental organizations, congressional staffs, representatives of the media and congressional candidates. Positions are usually offered to recent college graduates and last for six months on a full time basis. Interns receive a monthly stipend of $950 to defray expenses. Position is in Washington, DC.
Qualifications: Recent graduate with an interest in political action for the environment.

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RELATED ACTIVITIES

Run for school association posts.

Attend political rallies or lectures.

Join a debate or forensic team.

Serve as a leader or chairperson in a community or school organization.

Chair public panel discussions.

Volunteer as a news-broadcaster for school radio or TV station.

Join a professional group such as the American Political Science Association.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

(These resources are located in our Career Resource Centers)

Maine Dept. of Labour and Occupational Outlook Handbook

Choices

100 Jobs in Social Changes

Great Careers in World Affairs

Careers and the Study of Political Science

Careers in Law

Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors

Public Relations Career Directory

Guide to Law Enforcement Careers

Jobs and Careers with Nonprofit Organizations

Almanac of International Jobs and Careers

Complete Guide to International Jobs and Careers

The Best Law Schools

Graduate Programs in Humanities, Arts and Sciences

Minority Career Guide

Federal Jobs in Law Enforcement

Getting into Law School

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

(For more information see the National Trade and Professional Association of the United States located in our Career Resource Centers)

• Academy of Political Science
  475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1274
  New York NY 10115-1274
  (212) 870-2500
  aps321@aol.com
  

• American Association of Political Consultants
• American Institute for Maghrib Studies
• American League of Lobbyists
• American Political Science Association
• Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
• Conference for the Study of Political Thought
• Council for European Studies
• International Studies Association
• Latin American Studies Association
• National Association of Business Political Action Committees
• Social Science History Association
• Union for Radical Political Economics
• World Future Society

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The information on this page was taken from the following sources: CareerWare 98; Maine Dept.of Labor, 94; Occupational Outlook Handbook, 98; National Trade and Professional Associations Of the United States, 97; College Majors and Careers

Website Last Updated August 8, 1999

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