A Career Guide for Lost Humanities Majors
Put your hands in the air and say thank you, Jesus. You did a History degree. But I’m here to deliver the good word: you don’t have to become a friggin high school teacher. If you’re wondering about the best careers for History majors, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve collected 23 of the […]
It was April. My last month at graduate school. I was walking through the bright library searching for books to help me find a career with my English degrees (BA and MA in English). It seemed grim. Where do English majors end up after graduation? Teach? A proofreader? Teach? English BAs, MAs, and Ph.D.s really end […]
I‘ve hired many people. So I’d like to share some perspective from the other side of the table (or video call) about how you can sell yourself in an interview with no experience. This is all based on mistakes I’ve seen job applicants make. As you’ll see, it’s easy to work with the hiring manager […]
Last month, there was a very inspiring career thread on Quora. The topic was “I am in my late 20s and feel I have wasted a lot of time. Is it too late?” James Altucher, a popular blogger and all-around fascinating guy, gave some good advice as usual. After going through a long-list of famous […]
“I WAS 24. I WAS BEHIND IN LIFE. I STARTED AT THE BOTTOM BECAUSE THAT’S WHERE I BELONGED” The shit jobs, the awkward conversations, the insecure moments, the poverty, the kerosene heaters, the studying, the writing, the graduating, and the growing up: all fucking worth it. I exited out of skating’s back door years ago, […]
Yesterday, I received an email from Eden. She wanted to share her story about why she decided not to go to law school. Since bailing on law school, she’s been writing a blog about following her own career path with freelancing and traveling the world. Here is her story. My name is Eden, I’m 23 […]
How do you earn more money from your skills? How do you get a promotion? How do you stand out from other job applicants? The secret is to develop rare and valuable combinations of skills. I explain the principle in my presentation below. It’s a technique that will never let you down and has been […]
I bloody hate creating, formatting, and proofreading resumes. Below, you’ll find a small collection of resume tools. Note: I’ve included different options for you to try. I’ve played around with all of these tools. They’re all pretty good. Find one that works for you. My first choice: ResuMonk Five summers ago, I was busy enjoying my […]
I often regret calling my book, How to Find a Career With Your Humanities Degree in 126 Days. It kinda sounds like a scam. But when I wrote the book, I had a plan: I believe 18-weeks (126 days) is all the time any humanities major needs to build the skills to land a full-time […]
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I recently finished the amazing book Man’s Search for Meaning, written by a concentration camp survivor. The book has a simple premise: what was everyday life like in a concentration camp and in such a horrible existence can you find meaning? When Vicktor directly addresses his friend Otto, a man who he has just made […]
Hey gang, I’m very happy to today to share some expert career tips from Sarah Landrum. Sarah is a freelance writer and career blogger. She is also the founder of Punched Clocks, a blog for career happiness and success. I LOVE her advice that when employers talk about experience they actually mean something different. How […]
How do you pick a career that’s right for you? With so many options, how can you decide on the right direction to start walking?
Welcome to another post in my Good Jobs for English Majors series. You can see the full series here. The goal of this series is to give an insider look at the different careers English majors can get, give you a sense of what the day-to-day job involves, and show you how to break into […]
I received an email from a guy named Hanson. He wanted to share some tips for humanities majors looking for jobs. The article he sent me was too interesting to not publish. I personally know nothing about penny stocks. But this article is so good and the step-by-step tips for cold emailing to land that first job […]
This weekend, I received this email. Thank-you for sending me your stories. It’s good to know smart humanities majors are finding their place in the world. I’m a frequent reader of your blog since I discovered it as a panicking philosophy junior. I bought your e-book, signed up for your 14-day career course, religiously followed […]
This is a guest post by Michael Davis, a career counsellor at ResumeSamples.net. I particularly like the first tip. It’s often overlooked and a huge factor in your career path. Deciding on a career path is a major life decision. It will affect what you choose to study in college, it will determine your educational goals, […]
“The client is really happy with you,” said my friend. “But they say you don’t charge enough. You need to charge more, James.” This was a first. I was doing a bit of freelance work (I’m a marketer) and things had been going well. The client was getting results and everyone was happy. I […]
And here comes a young man filled with stupid promise . . . Many years ago, I was young. I walked into a financial planning office without an appointment. I wanted to invest 20% of my income. That was my goal. At 16, living at home with a part-time job, it was feasible. “You […]
A friend of my became a graphic book artist. He draws beautiful pictures and creates new things everyday. He isn’t rich. But it appears he is happy. The other day, I commented on one of his new creations, telling him “it was always a secret dream of mine, to be a graphic novel […]