Orientation to International Relations Professional Term Paper

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However, working for the U.S. Department of State, one would have to subordinate their own political views to the presiding presidential administration's views and protocol. In other words, it would be necessary, at all times, to be support of the foreign and domestic policies of the United States, as held by the president, especially when the duties involve foreign nationals and dignitaries. It is not a matter of assimilating the politics of another; you may vote for whomever you choose, and support, privately, whatever party and philosophy you choose. Your professional poise and demeanor and mission must be that of the administration under whom your work as a professional international relations person is intended to serve, and whose goals and mission you must work towards. This is perhaps another matter to consider in deciding whether to go government, or private sector when pursuing your career opportunities.

To get an idea of the salaries on might expect to earn in a career as an international relations professional, again, visiting a government site is recommended, since many government positions start at or slightly lower than the private sector. However, the government starting salaries is a good indication of what to expect, and helps prepare a person for private sector interviews and expectations about professional requirements and salary.

Stuck Writing Your "Orientation to International Relations Professional" Term Paper?

The place for this information can be fond online, at USA Jobs.gov. Here, at the search engine, simply put in "international relations," and job openings and opportunities reveal that in today's market, the following positions begin at these salaries:

Congressional Relations Officer - (U.S. Based)

Program Officer

Human Resource Specialist

Immediately one notices that the starting salary for a job in the government varies upon the direction of the career path, offering a wide range from $93,000, to $55,000; and these are good beginning salaries for individuals just starting out along their career paths in international relations - or for some one going from the private sector to government, or vice versa.

Whether the career path aim is the private sector or the government sector, both the web sites mentioned here are useful for becoming better informed on opportunities and job expectations.

Reference List

USA Jobs, found online at USAjobs.gov, 2007, retrieved 10 December 2007.

US Department of State, found online at USDepartment of State.gov, 2007, Retrieved 10 December 2007......

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