Area Specialists collect information for air photos and the reports of intelligence agents. They brief both civil service and elected government officials. International Business Representatives work for practically every large American corporation that does business with people outside the United States. In order to do general business, companies need individuals who know about the agriculture and industries of other nations. These types of jobs will expand dramatically in the future.
Travel agents make travel arrangements for other people.
While the bulk of this work involves ticketing for trips within the United States, many travelers want information about foreign places. Travel agents frequently give advice to travelers on a wide range of issues from what to wear, to what to see and where to stay. Thousands of geographers have jobs involving maps. Maps are essential. They are used by planners, engineers, utility companies, state agencies, construction companies, surveyors, architects and ordinary citizens.