Cities and counties employ recent graduates as administrative assistants. This involves the analysis of information relating to a specific service area or department, the review of policies and procedures, and the preparation of written reports, grant applications, correspondence, resolutions and proclamations. Federal opportunities include positions as legislative staff for members of Congress. Staff are required to handle the many different kinds of problems which occupy the congressional agenda at any time. This requires the ability to analyze and consider problems from many points of view and to communicate ideas clearly, in a logical and compelling form.
Consulting firms hire philosophy majors to do client research.
Entry-level staff start as research assistants, collecting and interpreting data and working on teams with senior staff. Computer firms hire philosophy graduates to analyze and solve systems problems and to devise new languages. A bachelor's degree in philosophy will qualify one for many entry-level positions with business, industry or government in research, administration, and management, depending upon the coursework completed and experience gained while in school. In general, a graduate degree is required for those occupations designated above by an asterisk. For many positions, particularly in the areas of business, systems analysis, computer programming and software designs, supporting coursework and related experience are critical.