Plans After College?
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We also explored different jobs that require a BA in Writing. Rather then googling or being lectured about it, each student choose a career they thought was interesting to them. They then researched and presented to the class their findings. This gave many students different options of writing careers they would consider applying for and gave us as writers the opportunity to practice interpersonal skills. The majority of the careers that students presented were ones that many did not know were in existence. Yet, through the research and listening to others present students were able to learn about different careers.
Another requirement of this class was to create a resume and a cover letter, something that when applying for any job is necessity. Many students who graduate college are unsure how to create a proper one, or worse, have not created one at all. Through this course students are able to walk away with some kind of idea how to go about writing a resume and cover letter. We also had convenience of having the professor proofread and provide comments on them. This granted students the chance to fix any mistakes they had and allowed for many, the time to begin thinking and creating one. Many seniors prior too taking this course avoided the thought of life after college. Nevertheless, Professions in Writing Arts helps repress many of the fears that they have. It helps expanding students knowledge of career options, gives them the opportunity to create a resume and cover letter with provided feedback form the professor, and gives them a piece of mind that there is such thing as a career after college. |