Loren Collins, Career Counselor HSU Career Center Nelson Hall West, Room

General Outlook for Graduates Employers‘ hiring projections Job Outlook Source – National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook 2011

General Ranking of Desired Qualifications  Communication Skills (Verbal)  Strong Work Ethic  Teamwork Skills  Analytic Skills  Initiative  Problem Solving Skills  Written Communication  Interpersonal Skills  Computer Skills  Ability to Adapt  Detail Oriented

General Options for English Grads Types of Employers: Federal State Agencies Private Sector Non-Profits Education General types of Work: Writing/Editing Education Publishing Advertising Public Relations Business Law

Federal Government Job Titles:  Editorial Assistants  Printing Specialists  Public Affairs Specialists  Technical Writers and Editors  Administrative and Program Specialists  Human Resource Specialist  Program Analysts  Management Analysts  Contract Specialist/Representative  Civil Rights Analysts  Foreign Service Officer  Policy Analysts

Federal Agencies  Department of Homeland Security  Department of Defense  Department of State  Department of Agriculture (USFS, NRCS  Veterans Affairs  National Archives and Records Administration  Department of Commerce  Library of Congress  NASA  National Bureau of Standards  Department of the Interior (NPS, BIA, BLM, FWL)

State Opportunities Job Titles:  Program Analyst  Personnel Analyst  Community Program Specialist  Editor of Publications  Education Programs Consultant  Employment Programs Manager  Disability Insurance Program Representative  Labor Relations Analyst  Legal Analyst  Licensing Registration Examiner  Staff Services Analyst

State Agencies Department of Consumer Affairs Department of Corrections Department of Education Department of Justice Department of Motor Vehicles Employment Development Department Industrial Relations Public Employee Retirement System State Compensation Insurance Fund Veterans Affairs

Private Sector Job Titles  Copy writer  Sales writer  Editor  Copy Editor  Columnist  Critic  Freelance Writer  Proofreader  Reporter  Screenplay writer  Science Writer  Public Relations Director  Communications Manager  Lawyer  Legal Aid  Promotions Manager  Production Assistant  Real Estate Broker

Private Sector  Advertising/Public Relations  Newspapers  Magazines  Broadcast/Media  Internet Sites  Alternative Media Publishers (e-books, audio books)  Corporations  Publishing  Banks  Real Estate  Law Firms  Insurance

Education Job Titles  Teacher K-12  Professor  Administrator  Student Services Professional  Academic Advisor  Public Affairs Specialist  Sports Writer  Librarian  Testing Center Director  Tutorial Center Director

Education  Public schools  Private schools  Colleges and universities  Language institutes, local and abroad  Libraries  Private learning centers  Test preparation organizations

International Peace Corps United Nations Jet Program Foreign Service Non-Profit Trade & Professional Associations Museums Literacy Organizations

Prepare for your Career Getting Experience is Essential! 1. Helps you see if you like the work. 2. Helps you choose or focus on a career path. 3. Helps you make contacts that could lead to your next experience. 4. Your previous experience will ultimately help you compete well for permanent jobs.

Academic Preparation 1. Take your classes seriously. 2. Consider minors, extra classes or certificate programs (grant writing, journalism, business, marketing, graphic design, communications, conflict resolution, etc.) 3. Obtain strong statistics background for market research positions 4. Develop a portfolio of your writing and ideas showing originality and imagination for creative positions 5. Work with faculty on projects. 6. Volunteer or assist or tutor students in a writing center 7. Clubs – get involved, take a leadership role. 8. Become familiar with proposal writing and submission process involved in freelance writing 9. Keep up on journals…what’s happening in your field. 10. Talk with people in your area of interest – conduct informational interviews. 11. Join a professional organization (Modern Language Association, National Council of Teachers of English, American Association of Advertising Agencies, Association for Women in Communications, etc.) 12. Obtain an internship or career related experience related to your career goals. 13. Maintain a high GPA and secure strong faculty recommendations for doctorate degree programs

How the Career Center Can Help You!  Career Counseling to help you discover what you can do related to your interests  Help with preparing resumes, cover letters, job search, practice interviews  Walk-in hours to review resumes and cover letters  Assistance on finding internships, summer jobs, career related experience and professional positions  IPA’s (Intern Peer Advisors)  Springboard our 24 hr. on-line job board  Career Expo  On-campus interviews with employers  Graduate school assistance

Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm Walk-in Resume Review Monday – Thursday 11 am – 1 pm Loren Collins, Career Counselor