<p>How does a recent International Relations graduate enter the IR job field? Even though I did well in my classes (IR and History double-major, Asian and European studies minors) I failed miserably in amassing any sort of work experience in my field. Like many college graduates with no idea what to do, I have spent the past 6 months teaching English in Korea, but I'll be returning home in six months with the same questions of what to do next.</p>
<p>So, hopefully we can discuss how to gain entry-level positions that are relevant for IR majors. Maybe someone who is interested in a think-tank, diplomacy, any kind of analysis for the government, or NGO's... I know it's difficult for people with at least an internship or some work experience under their belt, but what if you don't even have that?</p>
<p>And secondly, what if someone were interested in going to back to school for their PhD in a few years, but wanted to gain some experience in their career field to figure out just what track they should be on? </p>
<p>Anyway, hopefully this is a broad enough thread that will bring some fresh ideas for recent grads trying to break into the field, thanks for any advice!</p>