Home furnishings majors may find careers as residential interior designers with department and furniture stores, home centers and home builders. Others are sales representatives or showroom managers working directly with designers and customers. An advanced degree is not required for this profession unless you want to teach at the college level. Graduates of the program work in home decorating centers for Sears and Home Depot. At UNT, career preparation extends beyond the classroom.
Home furnishings is a large industry in Dallas.
The World Trade Center, Decorative Center, Trade Mart and the Design District are within easy driving distance of the university. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is headquarters for such companies as J.C. Penney Co. Inc., Pier 1 Imports and Bombay Co. UNT's Career Planning and Placement Service can help you prepare to pursue your career. CPPS has information about jobs and employers. It assists with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation. Register at the beginning of your last year to qualify for on-campus interviews and access to jobs listed on the telephone jobline.