“As a recent college graduate, I believe my blog to be quite valuable when it comes to job application materials. Rather than hiding it from potential employers because I’m afraid they’ll dislike me from my writing, I’m putting it out there and making it a key piece of my employment persona. This blog can help describe my employee capabilities as it proves: 1) I think about things and 2) I know how to use the internet. And though sometimes coming from a liberal arts school like Bates can cause one to forget, not everyone possesses these skills and attributes. Yes, not everyone can think critically or use the internet, difficult to imagine for some, but true.” Read more.
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