Career Help
Shannon Wilson (wilso4sl@jmu.edu) is the Director of Professional Development and Engagement for the College of Arts and Letters.
Schedule an appointment to discuss:
- Career Treks
- CAL Career Readiness Conference
- Student Advisory Council
Claire Denny (dennycx@jmu.edu) is a Career Advisor and Liaison to the College of Arts and Letters through the University Career Center. Learn more about her here.
Schedule an appointment to discuss:
- Resumes & Cover Letters
- Job & Internship Search
- Interviewing
- Career Decision Making
- Grad School
- Salary Negotiation
Arts & Letters graduates enter the working world with highly-transferrable skills, allowing them to pursue a wide range of career options and ensuring they thrive in diverse work environments. Our recent graduates are located in more countries than students from any other college at JMU.
Explore:
Events
College of Arts and Letters Career Readiness Conference
- Alumni Panels
- Workshops
- Networking
Students, join us to define your goals, network with alumni and learn more about the value of a liberal arts degree.
Spring 2024: February 22nd & 23rd
Professional Development Checklist
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Attend at least one Career Readiness event each semester and attend the annual CAL Career Readiness Conference.
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Connect with the College of Arts and Letters on LinkedIn.
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Build your community by making at least one professional connection in person or virtually each semester. This can be a professor, alum, or someone who works in a field you are interested in.
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Learn from your community by scheduling a 30-minute informal interview with some of your professional contacts. This can be in person or a virtual coffee. Ask questions about what they do, their journey to where they are, anything that can help you understand where you want to go and different paths for getting there.
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Follow the University Career Center’s 5 simple ways to be Career Ready.
