As we’ve already seen, faculty explained that internships give students an edge in the job market, and teach a wide range of skills that can’t be learned through coursework alone. Internships also look really impressive on a resume, demonstrating to employers that potential hires have the drive to apply themselves in a non-academic environment. It’s clear that our English faculty sees the value in pursuing an internship, but what…
1. The Liberal Arts (yes, including English!) are “tech’s hottest ticket”? It’s true. 2. 93% of business leaders said that “a demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems” was more important that a job candidate’s major.” It’s true. 3. Intercultural skills, such as accepting different cultural contexts and viewpoints, will be vital in the 21st century. It’s true. 4. 97% of executives rate strong…
