Employers by Industry
It is a good idea to get familiar with some of the major companies and organizations in the industries you are interested in. Keep a running list of places where you would be happy to work and make it a goal to foster connections in these organizations. You should also check available openings in these places regularly. We have compiled some lists to get you started.
Computational New Grad + Internship Opportunities
The Career Services office has compiled a database of popular computational fellowships, new grad roles, and internship opportunities with information about applications and requirements.
The Career Services office has also compiled a list of the titles and employers for previous MACSS student summer internships and research opportunities between the first and second year of the program. This list can give you some ideas of the companies and position titles that students have held, and might also give you some ideas of where to direct your summer opportunities search.
Economics Predoctoral Opportunities
The Career Services office has compiled a database of recurring Economics predoctoral opportunities. This is a good listing to find relevant opportunities for pre-doctoral RAships and positions in Economics.
International Relations and Policy Internships
The Career Services office has compiled a database of popular international relations and policy internships with information about application cycles, funding, and requirements. This is a great place to start if you are looking for an internship experience in the field.
Leadership & Management Training and/or Rotational Programs
The Career Services office has compiled a list of some of the leadership management training programs offered. These are typically full-time opportunities with companies designed to build your skills and introduce you to leadership opportunities. This is a list with just a few examples; search for your industry of interest and “leadership management training programs” to find more potential opportunities.
Apprenticeship Resources
Consulting / Market Research
Consulting Firms by Practice Area (Vault)
Vault provides a number of lists of Consulting Firms by Practice Area. Visit their website to view lists and research consulting firms in a variety of different sectors.
Data Science / Analytics
- Accenture Analytics
- Advanced Analytics-Bain
- All Tech is Human (Responsible Tech)
- Alteryx
- BCG X
- Bitgrit
- Civis Analytics
- Cloudera
- DataAnalyst.com
- Datscope Analytics
- IBM
- Numerator
- Oracle
- Palantir Technologies
- QuantamBlack-McKinsey
- Sisense
- Splunk
- SPINS
- Teradata
School16 is an online resource with webinars, podcasts, and more for individuals interested in tech careers.
Education
- List of Educational Consultants
- The World’s Most Innovative Education Companies, 2022 (Fast Company)
- Top E-Learning and Content Development Companies, 2023 (E-Learning Industry)
Educational Placement Firms
- ATOMS Placement Services
- Big Back Pack, LLC
- Brigham Hill Consultancy
- CalWest Educators Placement
- Campbell & Company
- Carney, Sandoe & Associates
- Diversified Search
- Educator’s Ally
- Educators’ Collaborative, LLC
- Finney Group
- Heads Up Consulting
- Independent Educational Services (IES)
- Independent Thinking
- Littleford & Associates
- Resource Group 175
- Search Associates
- Southern Teachers Agency
- Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, LP
- Teach for America
- The Education Group
Environmental
Executive Search
Government
IGOs / International Organizations
- List of IGOs by alpha, UN, and EU (Northwestern)
- List of International Organizations (US Institute of Peace)
Museums, Historical Societies and Preservation Organizations
- American Alliance of Museums
- Professional Museum Organizations
- MuseumsUSA
- Preservation Organizations Directory
NGOs
- Worldwide NGO Directory
- NGO Branch – United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- Civil Society Registry – American States
- Directory of International Development and Relief Services
- Directory of Charities and Nonprofit Organizations (Guidestar)
- Top-Rated Charities by Category (CharityWatch)
- Top 100 Largest US Charities (Forbes)
- Charity Navigator
Political Risk Analysis and Defense
Tech Firms and Start-Ups
- List of top worldwide startups with short descriptions (Startup Ranking)
- Most Innovative Companies (Fast Company)
Think Tanks
- Harris School of Public Policy Think Tank Guide
- Harvard Kennedy School Think Tank List
- International Affairs Resource
- Nippon Institute for Research Advancement World Directory of Think Tanks
- The 2020 Global Think Tank Index Report
- Think Tanks & Policy Organizations (Alpha Order w/Description)
- U.S. Department of State Foreign Policy Think Tank List
- WorldPress Review Library of International Affairs
User Experience (UX)
Also see: Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2023, Employees’ Choice