Monday, September 8

In class

• Discussion:
  • Personal Statements
  • Transferable skills
    • "How to Identify Transferable Skills: A Humanist Approach"
    • "Transferable Skills: An English Major Perspective"
    • "Transferable Skills: 10 Skills That Work Across Industries"

Assignment

• Read "resume" and "What To Include on a Resume: Key Elements, Tips and Examples"
• Write a resume and share it in our forum-- as a shared document or attachment.
• Post in our forum before next class.

Wednesday, September 10

In class

• Resume workshop

Assignment

• Revise your personal statement and resume to reflect feedback, incorporate transferable skills, and build on each other.
• Post in our forum by noon on Friday.

Friday, September 12

• Read all of your classmates' posts and respond substantively (1-2 paragraphs) to at least 2 of them. Focus on what works and what can improve in each statement.
• Your responses to classmates are due before class on Monday.

• Explore Fulbright US Student Program