Alternative Careers and Resources for Graduate Students in English

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1 Alternative Careers and Resources for Graduate Students in English Kate Juhl, Program Director University Career ARHU because you can t stay in school forever!

2 Agenda Career Planning Process Skills Transferable to Non-Academic Settings Employment Options Role of Networking and Informational Interviewing in Identifying Opportunities Resources for Exploring Career Options

3 1. Assess yourself 2. Explore career options 5. Job Search 3. Gain experience 4. Consider additional school

4 Transferable Skills Influencing and Persuading Clarifying Ideas Problem-Solving Comparing Interpretations Thinking Independently Writing at All Levels (abstracts to manuscripts) Creative Writing Presenting Alternative Viewpoints Public Speaking Organization Developing Hypotheses Summarizing Ideas Editing and Proofreading Researching

5 Applications of Transferable Skills Influencing others opinions through writing Presenting personal views or interpretations relating to politics, social conditions, religion, plays or other writings Writing reports Speaking clearly and easily when interviewing or broadcasting Identifying newsworthy aspects of a situation Understanding, interpreting and applying legal procedures, principles, and laws Using organized system for storing and accessing information in variety of media Understanding human nature, which is essential in any decision-making and problem solving process

6 Settings Government Political Non-Profit/Associations Private/Corporate Sector Education Religious Non-Government Organizations (NGO) independent sector, volunteer sector, civil society, grassroots organizations, transnational social movement organizations, private voluntary organizations, self-help organizations and non-state actors Legal Military (Civilian) International

7 Career Options for English Majors Let s check out what UMD grads are doing via the alumni connection tool on LinkedIn! You can also connect with alumni via the new UMD Alumni Advisor Network:

8 Informational Interviewing/Networking Talk with professionals in your field of interest Identifying people Family, friends, professors, alumni Professional associations Social networks (LinkedIn, Facebook) Conduct minute interviews (longer if possible) Follow up with leads; stay in touch

9 Personal Branding What is your unique selling point? Go BEYOND the resume: Social media (LinkedIn, blogging, website, podcasts, Twitter,You Tube, etc.) Possible ideas: Start a blog Find influential blogs and contribute guest articles Join and contribute to LinkedIn groups Create an signature Attend relevant conferences/meetings/networking events Look for public speaking opportunities related to your interests (in undergraduate classes, to club/organizations.) Take classes outside of English to further solidify knowledge base related to your interests Volunteer, intern or find a part-time job related to interests

10 Career Assistance Available Individual Appointments Resumes and Cover Letters Internship/Job Search The President s Promise Opportunities Career & Internship Fair Preparation Interviewing Networking Graduate & Professional School Log into Careers4Terps to schedule an appointment. Walk-in Hours: Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am *Appointments & Walk-in Hours are Held in 1118 Francis Scott Key Hall

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13 C4T Posting Anatomy

14 C4T Employer Directory

15 Job Search Strategies 1. Job Boards Careers.umd.edu Idealist.org Indeed.com Higheredjobs.com Chronicle.org Craigslist.org 2. Targeted Search LinkedIn.com 3. Networking LinkedIn.com

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17 Terp Guide Resume samples on page 20 Cover letter sample on page 22 Professional etiquette on page 39 Preparing for an interview on page 40 Cost of living/budgeting information on page 47

18 Contact information Kate Juhl, Program Director College of Arts & Humanities #CAREERtheTurtle Careers4Terps Keep your profile current to find job and internship opportunities that fit your interests and goals! E-Newsletter Text CAREERtheTurtle to to receive our weekly newsletter!