1. THE VALUE OF YOUR CREATIVE WRITING DEGREE
Creative Writing Program
careerservices@oswego.edu
145 Marano Campus Center
SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126
315.312.2255
oswego.edu/careerservices
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SKILLS QUALITIES
• Dynamic writing
• Editorial aptitude
• Public speaking
• Time management
• Strong work ethic
• Collaborative, flexible, agile
• Creative, solution-oriented
• Self-reliant, dependable
• Observant, detail-attentive
• Professional, multifaceted
WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Integrity/Honesty
• Positive attitude
• Critical thinking
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Motivation
• Insight/creative thinking
• Decision-making
• Persistence
HIGHLIGHT YOUR SKILLS EFFECTIVELY A FOUR-STEP PROCESS
Step One :
Your decision to pursue creative writing will enable you to:
• Expand your writing techniques and target audiences;
• Read analytically, respond with clarity;
• Offer nuanced and diplomatic critiques;
• Build a writing community;
• Create a body of work in multiple genres.
Step Two :
Step Three :
Step Four :
YOUR RESUMÉ
It is critical to TAILOR your
resumé to the position
and organization.
THINGS TO CONSIDER INCLUDE:
• Classes (only include those
specific to the position)
• Community Involvement
(e.g. Literary Citizenship and
Smart Neighbors)
• Publications
• Internships
• Summer Jobs
Highlight your value relative to
employer needs — in writing
and in person.
NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?
COMPASS RESOURCE CENTER
145 Marano Campus Center
Time: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
No appointment needed!
NEED A CAREER COACH?
Contact Jenny Roxas at
jennifer.roxas@oswego.edu
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