Career Navigate
Correlation between GIECT’s Four Core Capabilities and Four Professional Competencies
Career Paths:
- Industry Sector: Cultural & Arts Events, Cultural & Creative Industries, Tourism & Hospitality, Fashion Industry, Cultural/Travel Media & Publishing, Museums & Art Galleries, European Offices in Taiwan, International Marketing & Communication, Cultural Heritage Fields, etc.
- Government Sector: Cultural Administration Agencies, Tourism Administration Agencies, Science & Technology Administration Agencies
- Academia / Education Sector: University Instructors, Elementary/Secondary School Teachers, Academic Institution Research/Administrative Staff, Language Learning Institutes
- Further Studies: Ph.D. Programs in European Culture or Cultural Tourism
GIECT Graduate Career Destinations Table
| Field | Alumni Institutions or Employers | ||
| Further Studies | Ph.D. Programs in European Culture or Cultural Tourism | * King’s College London, UK * Durham University, UK * Université Paris-Sorbonne, France * Ph.D. Program in Arts Management and Cultural Policy, National Taiwan University of Arts *Ph.D. Program in Cultural Heritage and Arts Innovation, Taipei National University of the Arts | |
| Employment | Industry Sector | Cultural & Arts Events Professionals | *Xi’an Huao Likang Group — Brand Cultural Event Promotion (China) * Salon cultural studies— Founder / Director *Urdct C&C — Art Marketing |
| Cultural & Creative Industries Professionals | * Corporate Synergy Development Center — Marketing Promotion & Cultural and Creative Group Consultant * Taiwan Design Center — Project Manager * ARTCODE CREATIVE LTD — Project Assistant *Acoustiguide— Art Planner * Taiwan International Student Design Competition — Project Manager | ||
| Tourism & Hospitality Industry Professionals | * Airline Ground Crew (Malaysia) * China Travel Service (UK) Ltd. — Specialist (UK) * China Travel Service (France) Ltd. — Tour Guide (France) * Easy Tour France (Travel Agency) — Assistant (France) * Silks Place Tainan — Banquet Sales * Lion Travel Service Co., Ltd., KKday —Tour Planner & Themed Tour Product Planner * BEST WAY TRAVEL SERVICE CO., LTD.— Planner * THE ONE STYLE TOUR SERVICE CO.,LTD.— OP | ||
| Fashion and Lifestyle Industry Professionals | * Martell & Co— Foreign Language Tour Guide *Sephora — Senior Design Project Specialist (China) *Direct Wines Taiwan — Creative Manager *Hermès— Sales & Administrative Assistant * Adidas Sports (China) Co., Ltd.—Social Media Marketing Manager | ||
| Cultural / Travel Media & Publishing Professional | * JOOX Music（Tencent Mobility Limited / Tencent Music Entertainment Group） * “Célia’s Wine Journey” Channel — Independent Media Content Creator (France) * Artist Magazine — Editor-in-Chief * Image & Imagine Cultural and Educational Foundation — Cultural Promotion * Asia Pacific Advertising Co., Ltd.— Planner * Showwe Information Co., Ltd.— Executive Editor | ||
| Museums & Art Gallery Professionals | * Aurora Museum Shanghai — Exhibition Planner (China) * Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Marketing Communications Office — Business Specialist (Museum Business) * National Taichung Theater (NTT) — Administration & On-site Supervisor * Museum of World Religions Foundation — Assistant * Evergreen Maritime Museum — Section Member | ||
| European Representative Offices in Taiwan | * British Council — Specialist *DE’AN INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LIMITED— Overseas Department Handler | ||
| International Marketing & Communication Professionals | *Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.— Marketing (Malaysia) * TELE Direct Asia — Online Sales Consultant / Google Ads Campaign Specialist (Malaysia) * ASUSTeK Computer Czech Republic s.r.o.— Product Manager (Czech Republic) * Chong Wei Enterprise Co., Ltd.— International Marketing Sales * Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices — Assistant *Bulanya International Trade Co., Ltd.— Foreign Trade Specialist * Jhen Zhi Co., Ltd. — Overseas Sales Representative * Accusys Storage Ltd. — Business Development Manager *Fox-Tech Co., Ltd.— International Marketing * ASUSTeK Computer Inc. — Digital Marketing * National Credit Card Center of R.O.C. (NCCC)— Marketing Planner * Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI)— Product Manager *EuroAsia Exhibition Services Co., Ltd.— Sales *Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.— Content Marketing Specialist *MediaTek Inc. — Assistant *HRB Enterprise Co., Ltd.— Overseas Department Marketing Planner * BSI Taiwan (British Standards Institution) — Marketing Planner * Marketing Planner, BSI Taiwan (British Standards Institution) *ViewSonic Corporation— Global Product Marketing (Art Displays Division) | ||
| Cultural Heritage-Related Professionals | * Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden (Gongbao 1st Villa) —Marketing Specialist | ||
| Other Industries | * Korn Ferry — HR Specialist (USA) * French Shipping Line — Import/Export Customs Specialist (France) * Design OVERLAY — Account & Communication Manager (China) * Public Relations Firm — Specialist *Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd.— Life Insurance Advisor * Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — English Translator/Editor * Kaohsiung Southeast Asia Industry and Academia Exchange Association — Specialist *FIKA FIKA CAFE CORPORATION—HQ Administrative Specialist / Back Office Staff * Foundation on Asia-Pacific Peace Studies (FAPS)— Secretary * Executive Search Firm / Recruitment Agency (Singapore)— Executive Recruiter *Michael Page International (UK) — Executive Recruiter | ||
Government Sector | Cultural Administration Personnel | * Ministry of Culture (Taiwan) – Department of Cultural Exchange (Americas Section) — Project Assistant * National Central Library – MOFA Taiwan Fellowship— Assistant for Taiwan Fellowship (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) * Cultural Affairs Department, New Taipei City Government – Performing and Visual Arts Division —Event Planner * Tainan Art Museum (TAM) – Department of Education and Public Services | |
| Tourism Administration Personnel | * Tourism Department, Hualien County Government — Officer * Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Administration, MOTC—Officer | ||
| Science & Technology Administration Personnel | * National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Industry-Academia Cooperation Office— Project Planner | ||
Academia / Education | Higer Education Faculty | * Yilan Community College —Instructor / Lecturer | |
| Primary & Secondary School Teachers | * French Middle School — English Teacher (France) *The Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University (HSNU)— Geography Teacher * Taichung Municipal Taichung Second Senior High School — English Teacher * Taipei Municipal Heping High School — History Teacher * Taipei Private Wego Senior High School— Geography Teacher * New Taipei Municipal Shiding High School — Geography Teacher *Taipei Municipal Zhongshan Elementary School — Teacher * New Taipei Municipal Sanxia Elementary School — Teacher * Taichung Municipal Zhishan Junior High School — English Teacher | ||
| Academic Research / Administrative Personnel | * University in Mainland China — Administrative Staff (China) * European School — Administrative Staff * Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages – Department of International Affairs— Research Assistant * National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) – Office of International Affairs (OIA) — Administrative Specialist * Asia University – Department of Visual Communication Design —Full-time Administrative Assistant *National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) – Secretariat, Public Affairs Center— Full-time Assistant *National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) – Resource Center for EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction)— Project Manager * National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) – Office of Global Affairs—Research Assistant for New Southbound Policy Project *National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) – Arts Center— Administrative Staff * National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) – Office of Research and Development— Administrative Staff | ||
| Language Learning Institutions | * Times International Language Center — English Lecturer * National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) – School of Continuing Education— English Instructor * United Daily News Group (UDN Group) – Education Department— English Education Specialist | ||
Relevant Regulations
- Regulations Governing the Workplace Internship Scholarship of the Graduate Institute of European Cultures and Tourism (Dec. 2024)
Past Industry-Academia Cooperation Projects
Integration of Learning and Application: Forging Practical Internship Readiness for the Industry
5 Essential Core Capabilities and Preparation Strategies Before an Internship
Alumni Career Experience Sharing
- AY2025 Cultural Tourism Dual-Degree Employment Sharing
- Wang Ya-wen (Dual Internship at Château de Rivau, France)
- Lai Yi-ying (Chinese Language Center, Tunghai University)
- Hsu Ai-wei (Garena Singapore)
- AY2024 Cultural Tourism Dual-Degree Employment Sharing
- Liu Yu-ting (Taiwan Visitors Association)
- Chang Hsin-yu (CMC Group)
- Yang Ching-ling (0471 Acro Physical Theatre)
- AY2023 Cultural Tourism Dual-Degree Employment Sharing
- Ho Yi-mei (Department of Cultural Exchange, Ministry of Culture)
- Chiu Pei-wen (Uber Eats Taiwan)
- Wang Yi-chia (Office of International Affairs, NTNU)
- AY2022 Cultural Tourism Dual-Degree Employment Sharing
- Lo Ya-hsin (Department of Cultural Exchange, Ministry of Culture)
- Chen Ting-yu (PR & Planning Division, Taiwan Visitors Association)
- Chiu Chi-lun (Education and Public Service Department, Tainan Art Museum)
GSEAS Alumni Interviews
- Overseas Career Sharing with Senior Alumna Vivian Chiu
- Domestic and Overseas Career Sharing with Senior Alumna Melody
- Senior Alumna Ming-shan: From Hesitation to Conviction: A Journey of Self-Discovery through the Government Scholarship for Overseas Study (Personal Experiences and Mindset)
- Senior Alumna Ming-shan: From Professional to Government Scholar: Time Management and Preparation Strategies for Working Candidate
- NTNU Career Center (National Taiwan Normal University Career Resource Network)
- RICH Workplace Experience Network (Ministry of Education Youth Development Administration)
- YS Youth Career Development Center (Ministry of Labor)
- Taipei Employment Service Office
- Industry Internship: Lion Travel Hub Executive Trainee Program
- Industry Internship: Taiwan Visitors Association Paid Summer Internship
- Other Immediate Job Openings: See our institute’s Facebook group