If you majored in history, with an emphasis on modern Europe, and you had additional work in economics and finance, you would be a good candidate for large corporations, especially banks, with strong overseas ties and interests. International corporations need people with an understanding of the people and the culture of the countries where they are doing business. The Government hires many history graduates. Federal, state and municipal positions are available. The Foreign Service welcomes candidates with a broad historical background, particularly one strong in modern Europe and other area studies.
Communication is a field that provides opportunities in radio, television and film.
With more and more attention centered on news and current events, historians are needed to explain and analyze issues. An historical perspective allows you to see order in apparent chaos. And, of course, documentaries are an important part of the educational TV channels' program. As audio-visual aids become more and more important to education, the documentary film comes into its own. A whole new realm of exciting possibilities is opening up for the history major.