The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Finding Good Work

There is a difference between “finding a job” and engaging in good work or developing a rewarding career.  The great British economist, E.F. Schumacher, wrote a book called Good Work about this topic.  According to Schumacher, good work should...

  1.     …provide the worker with a decent living (food, clothing, housing)
  2.     …enable the worker to perfect their natural gifts & abilities
  3.     …allow the worker to be useful to other people

Resources for Writing a Cover Letter and Resume

And for some thoughts on the “elevator pitch”

An elevator speech is a short “pitch” you might want to be prepared for in the case that an opportunity suddenly arises and you need to present yourself or an idea to a decision maker quickly.

Links to lists of jobs and internships! 

You may find the following articles useful:

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My Vocation is the same as my avocation