Setting Sail

Professor, Professor...my goodness, you are a walking library, aren't you? For those of you that do not know my dear professor, ask anyone that has had her classes, she is a wealth of information. I actually showed her "brief list" to another professor of mine, who promptly fell into a fit of giggles at the many helpful, very long list of (did I mention helpful?) references. So vast, and numerous! Dr. P, what would I do without you?

It has been suggested that for those that might actually consider following along in this journey, and disobey Frost's thoughts on roads less traveled, to instead choose a trail well-blazed, that I might map out what my specific plans are for this 10 week journey, give you a projection (so-to-speak) before we embark.

Compass: Review careers in two week increments. Research career and types of jobs in the field considered,salary research, mobility within career, transitions into other careers, types of jobs within particular field, knowledge needed for success within career, what would the hiring person look for in a writing portfolio, etc. Blog about research found, interview people in these careers, find open positions that I may qualify for, possibly send out resume for the future.

WEEK 1 & 2: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Interview Possibilities: W.R.(Communications), B.B. (Donor Relations), D.C.(Communications)

Update: Interview set up with W.R for Friday, January 15, 2010. 1:00 p.m. W.R.'s office.

WEEK 3 & 4: Law

Interview Possibilities: N.S., I.M., R.S.'s sister

WEEK 5 & 6: Teaching/Alternative Teaching (Is this a real thing?)

Interview Possibilities: S.C., J.Y., B.R.,C.S-B., Anyone that might have taught troubled youth or taught in prisons.

WEEK 7 & 8: Writing (Both Technical & Creative)

Interview Possibilities: S.L., Contact I made at Panera, E. M., Other authors

WEEK 9 & 10: Nearing the home stretch! Spend these two weeks gathering up samples for my writing portfolio. Split personal and professional efforts up. Make a list of websites that are helpful.

Example: Good job search database is http://www.jobsatosu.com/