Post-Grad Opportunities
Believe it or not, degrees in the liberal arts can actually make it easier to land a job. Each major within the School of Arts & Sciences carries with it a unique list of skill sets that more and more employers are saying they want. Across industries, employers look for a combination of skills, interests and values that match their own.
Prepared for Anything
Forget about scrolling through a list of careers journalism majors pursue. There are no rules. If you choose a major you’re passionate about, you are much more likely to discover and develop your own personal skills, interests and values that ultimately will help you find a rewarding profession. The success of our journalism graduates speaks for itself.
Skills You Will Gain as a Journalism Major
- Presenting specific viewpoints
- Demonstrating creativity and artistic expression
- Measuring media effects
- Explaining processes, plans, and concepts
- Understanding institutional/cultural values
- Working within deadlines
- Working independently
- Creating entertaining and persuasive messages
Get Out There
Remember, it’s never too early to visit the Career Development Center. Exploring how your skills, experiences, interests and values can influence your career choices is something you can do from your first year at Richmond through your fourth and beyond. Whether you are searching for that first job, exploring graduate school options, or considering something unique such as a bridge experience or fellowship, the CDC can help you get there.
The Career Development Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students and alumni can schedule consultations by calling (804) 289-8547. Same-day appointments are not available.
Fall 2011 Walk-in Hours
Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. at the CDC and the following locations:
Mondays: Robins School of Business
Tuesdays: Modlin Center
Wednesdays: Jepson School
Thursdays: Gottwald
Fridays: International Center