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I like to write. Well, sort of. I'm not sure if I actually like the act of writing, or if I just like some of the tasks and outcomes associated with writing. For example, I enjoy researching the topics about which I plan to write because of my love of learning. Additionally, I find satisfaction in the final product because I like to create things. I have experience writing several different types of work. Handouts & Calendars An enjoyable part of my job at the University of Washington is writing new handouts. I've written over 25 handouts on various career development topics, which you can download as PDFs. I usually create them for use in presentations I give to various campus groups. I like identifying a gap in our existing resources and selecting a topic, collecting and synthesizing information about the topic, designing the outline, writing the handout in concise language, seeking feedback from others, and revising the handout accordingly. I also appreciate the fact that the whole process only takes weeks! Additionally, I enjoy creating the monthly calendar of events for grad students. Newsletter Articles Scholarly Works While in graduate school at Indiana University, I had the privilege of working with Sue Whiston. Together, we published a number of empirical and review papers in journals such as The Counseling Psychologist, the Journal of Vocational Behavior, and The Career Development Quarterly. We recently published an article based on my dissertation in the Journal of Career Assessment. I enjoyed working with Sue, conducting background research, and even writing to some extent. But...I disliked the length of time it usually took to get an idea into press, which is partially why I turned down an opportunity to become an assistant professor. |
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