This book has attempted to articulate why we take general education courses, both more broadly and specifically by learning outcomes, in order to help us think carefully about why we take classes and what the personal benefits of those classes are. Beyond that, it can also help “sell” your general education skills to future employers or other audiences. All too often, when we are looking for jobs, we forget to emphasize all of the knowledge and skills we have gained in college beyond the very obvious and specific ones related to our major. But going to a liberal arts and sciences institution has other benefits (discussed in chapter 2) that, if we consider and organize them, could help employers get a better picture of who we are and what we can do.

The following activity will lead you through the process of reflecting on your general education learning and building a general education résumé that can be combined with your regular résumé or can prepare you to talk about general education skills in job interviews.

Activity 7.3

• Download the Personal General Education Reflection template.
• Fill in the blank columns with your personal general education journey, including course information, relevant coursework, and connected activities.
• Once completed, study your reflection. Highlight patterns, learning that specifically stood out to you, or memorable moments.
• Now create a job résumé that tells your general education story.