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By: Ashley L

Ashley L — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:44:18 +0000

Thank you so much for this website! I have been put through the ringer about my resume and what a liberal arts degree even is. Every person I have interviewed with just tells me I don’t have the skill set they are looking for. But I do have those skills!!! You have helped me understand that I am valuable, and I need to market myself as such. I plan on reading your e-book and revamping my resume and cover letter. I wish more people felt as passionately about liberal arts degrees as you do!

By: John Gilchrist

John Gilchrist — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:47:24 +0000

Is there still contact info for susan mentioned above? I would love to ask her some detailed questions about career transitions into business with a liberal arts background and some business experience. I sent an email to the address above and it bounced back. Thank you.

By: Nathaniel White

Nathaniel White — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:16:11 +0000

Susan, Thanks for your interesting website. You wouldn’t believe the background I have had after college which is very much like an independent needle between conservative and liberal worlds. I was an anthropology major at Hamilton College A.B.1980)who graduated during the “Yuck” Generation where our country simply had no leadership. I subsequently worked in a bank, graduated from Gordon-Conwell Seminary and after a search ended up at Borders Books in DC. My banking and seminary background was perfect for interacting with customers face to face.
Now, 15 years later, I really enjoy substituting in Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools where I am respected for my Christian Faith but will probably not get a permanent position (I’ve tried having also excelled in education courses at the University of Virginia)however, because the people who control the purse strings simply don’t understand my background. Hamilton and Gordon-Conwell are both outstanding places where I learned the importance of being a critical thinker and adaptable person in a down economy. I am not in debt schoolwise but working on paying down a mortgage while doing temp work this summer before school starts in the fall. Would enjoy any feedback as what it will mean to constantly have to shift in a changing world no matter one’s age.

By: Barbara Markway

Barbara Markway — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:37:11 +0000

I will!

By: Susan de la Vergne

Susan de la Vergne — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:04:00 +0000

Thanks, Barbara! Tell him to email me if he has questions. Also suggest he check out my other blog, For English Majors as well as the website liberalartsadvantage.com.

By: Barbara Markway

Barbara Markway — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:29:17 +0000

My son is majoring in English. I’m glad to have found your site!

By: geniuswclter

geniuswclter — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:54:08 +0000

You have really motivated me to continue to pursue the degree I am passionate about. I was leaning towards majoring in business after seeing the statistics in wages for liberal arts but, this truly inspires me to stick to it

Thank You.