ENG 2991-001 English Majors in the Workplace

English majors work in diverse industries from publishing to finance, government to management, education to law, and human resources to real estate. To introduce English majors to professional possibilities, this course employs department alumni mentors and other professionals to educate students as they consider, decide, and pursue their professional paths. Understanding how the skills developed in the English Department translate into the workplace will empower students to develop their narratives. Using a mentored mock interview format, mentors will guide students through the interview process, demonstrating how to use narrative storytelling to answer interview questions. Through this mentoring process, students will build the all-important mentoring relationship, described as the one of the most significant aspects of a college education and a predictor of long-term career success. Students will learn significant life-long professional skills: the ability to convey their narratives, understand a target audience, communicate with professionals, and represent themselves as polished professionals.