You will find that your liberal arts classes will become increasingly important as you advance in your career, while professional or technical classes become less significant. Most professionals end up working closely with people, regardless of their field, and clearly, the liberal arts have taught you a great deal about people. You are at an advantage because your liberal arts education has helped broaden your range of interests and made you a more interesting person.

"Often referred to as 'getting along with people,' this set of skills can be acquired anywhere, and is highly valued. The ability to engage people, work cooperatively with them, motivate them, and deal well with conflicts can be demonstrated in the job interview itself, or by reference to past jobs, campus activities, community work, or leadership experiences" (Figler, 1988).

Your liberal arts education has provided a foundation for both professional and personal interests. The liberal arts build a sense of curiosity in a person. The liberally-educated person wants to know how things work, why things are the way they are, and how things can be changed. Many students become more creative through exposure to such a wide array of perspectives and views of the world.

Not only is good interpersonal communication advantageous, it is imperative. It involves the ability to work cooperatively with other individuals in a variety of settings. Intercultural understanding-the ability to interact with people from different backgrounds-is also crucial for you to be effective in the workplace.

Source: Indiana University (www.indiana.edu/~career/students/apply/selling_liberal_arts.pdf)