Contact Information:
Name:
Anonymous

Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
English

Degree Received:
BA

Graduation Year:
1986

Advanced Degrees:
Ph.D/Ed.D in Rhetoric/Composition

Job Information
Employer Name:
Self employed

Present Job Title:
Freelance Writer

Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
Currently self-employed as freelance writer.

Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses, internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
Technical writing offers perhaps the greatest opportunites for those individuals interested in what they can do with an English degree. All employers look for good writing and communciation skills.

My career path in getting to this position:
Career soldier, then student, and now freelance writer.

Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career in this field:
Join service organizations such as the Society for Technical Communication. These give you access to other professionals in the field and often lead to job opportunities.

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