Career Options after Undergrad

compmom
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:49:59 +0000

I don’t think you need to think in these rigid categories. Many jobs need good writing, research and analytical skills.

I was a volunteer coordinator at a large homeless shelter and wrote all the newsletters, brochures, donor letters, grant proposals, and letters for executive director and Board. I also did public education on homelessness, speaking to groups, and ran large holiday events where I also spoke to groups. This is just one random example of a job using your skills.

Look at non-profit work. What are your interests? I love history but didn’t take any history classes, but worked for a historical preservation organization doing grant proposals.

You could do some training that is directly vocational (grant writing!). You can also tutor while you figure things out.

Is there any advocacy organization related to your gender studies work that you might want to work for?