Unique Ways to Use Your Humanities Degree


 Office of the Dean     Mar 5 2019 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ONLINE WEBINAR

When companies are asked to rank the most valuable traits of employees communication, critical thinking and collaboration always top the list, regardless of industry. These attributes are common outcomes of a degree in the humanities and humanistic social sciences.  Learn how to market and position your undergraduate or graduate degree by gaining insights and advice from UC alumni who’ve found career success as a result of their liberal arts education.  This session will provide tangible insights and advice relevant for current students and alumni of all career levels and backgrounds! UC students and alumni from all disciplines and degrees are invited to participate in this session.  Participation is free for University of California alumni and students, but you must register to attend. 


 

This event will feature:

Moderator: Erin Gruwell (English, UC Irvine ‘91)
Founder and Executive Director, Freedom Writers Foundation


Carly Chittim (American Studies and English, UC Santa Barbara ‘11)
University Recruiter for Business and Marketing Internships, Facebook


Carol Kim (English, UC Los Angeles ‘98)
Director of Community Engagement, San Diego County Building Trades Council

Arya Zarrinkelk (Communication Studies and English, UC Davis ‘05) 
Employment & Training Specialist III (Arts, Media + Entertainment), City College of San Francisco

This free career education series is brought to you by your UC Alumni Association and the University of California Office of the President.