Internship and Career Coordinator Drop-in Hours Schedule for Fall 2026 I will host drop-in hours during Fall 2026 every Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Park Hall 214. No appointment necessary--just pop in to discuss your job search, application materials, and everything else career-related. Drop-in hours start on Tuesday, August 25th. Humanities Virtual Job Board The Virtual Job Board is a list of jobs that may be a good fit for humanities students (students majoring in Classics, Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, English, Germanic & Slavic Studies, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, and Romance Languages). All opportunities are listed newest to oldest. If you have questions about applying for these positions, email me to set up an appointment! 2026-2027 Information on the Humanities Internship Course FCID 4100 Humanities students (in the Departments of Classics, Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, English, Germanic and Slavic Studies, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, and Romance Languages) can get upper division course credit and Experiential Learning credit for a spring internship. Click for more information and contact me if you have questions! University of Georgia Resources for Our Majors When it comes time for you to think about internships and post-graduate jobs, we are here to help! To discuss options and application best practices, students can make an appointment with Christine Lasek-White, Internship and Career Coordinator for the Humanities. The University of Georgia Career Center offers a plethora of free resources for students considering careers. Just to name a few: The University of Georgia Career Guide, which covers everything from using social media in your job search, to writing cover letters and resume, to how to talk about your part-time work and extracurricular activities during a job interview. Hosting Career Fairs in the Fall and Spring, featuring employers excited to hire UGA students and graduates, and information on how to get Career Fair ready. Arch Ready Sessions, which are a series of free in-person and virtual workshops, designed to help students make the transition from student to professional. The University of Georgia Mentor Program, which connects current students with over 6,000 diverse and experienced UGA Mentors (alumni, faculty, and staff). Students can elect to participate in the full 16-week Mentorship Program or take part in 15-30 minute quick chats. The Humanities Pathway to Career Success from the National Humanities Alliance Studying the humanities not only equips you to make a living but also to lead a fulfilling life. The humanities include the study of languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion, anthropology, and more. Learn more about how the humanities prepare you to work with others to navigate difficult decisions and solve complex problems in your personal and professional life. the Humanities in recent news From Forbes: AI Is Changing Work. These Are The Human Skills Employers Want Most "As AI becomes more capable, experts say employers are looking beyond traditional hiring credentials like degrees, job titles, and technical expertise when making new hires. Instead, they’re looking for candidates with essential skills that can complement and utilize AI, but can’t be replaced by it. These include knowing how to lead and work on a team, navigate change, and make sound decisions quickly, just to name a few." From Forbes: The College Majors Most Likely To Get You Hired In Your Field And Outside Of It "Young professionals with social sciences and humanities degrees, Kantenga said, seem to be in a 'sweet spot in today’s labor market because even if they can’t find a job in their desired field, over 60% have been able to find work in other industries...He points to English majors as a specific example, where 69% have found jobs outside of their traditional industries. During a time when AI is automating ever more routine tasks, human skills that can’t be duplicated by tech, like communications and relationship-building, are increasingly important, he emphasized." More News from the Internship and Career Coordinator Office
