823 Advizers
Kathryn
Independent Writer/editor
Self-Employed
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
No graduate programs
Q1Career path
Writing
Freelancing
Journalism
3:18
"It was very much student led and, um, you know, really was a lot of fun."
Q2Main responsibilities
Freelance Writing
Editing
Magazine Publishing
3:45
"what I'm doing right now really suits my interests and my needs. So, um, it's, um, it, it's working out."
Q3Day in the life
Problem-Solving
Communication
Project Management
6:02
"no two of my days are really alike, and I do have a lot of freedom during the week"
Q4Most important skills - role
Writing Skills
Communication
Time Management
3:54
"That's always what has attracted me to journalism."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Self-Employment
Communication
Flexibility
1:16
"I love the flexibility of being self-employed."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Stress Management
Overcoming Challenges
Resilience
2:20
"the number of people that can actually make a living from freelancing is pretty small"
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Creative
Networking
Communication
1:36
"Every day is different. There's always new things. You're always learning. Um, and that's what I love about it."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Problem-Solving
Resilience
Communication
1:53
"For bright people who do not want to be doing the same thing day after day, it's a perfect job."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Career Exploration
Time Management
Industry Knowledge
2:26
"I wish I had known more about other career possibilities that I could have explored"
Q10Entry-level positions
Networking
Persistence
Entry-Level Jobs
2:11
"you just have to keep at it and see what is available, even if it's working a non-writing type job, like being a receptionist or something."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Communication
Writing
Openness to new experiences
1:46
"Try not to say no too much. Try to be open to new experiences."
Q12College ideas for success
Liberal Arts
Well-Rounded Education
Communication
1:20
"I tried a lot of different things and I didn't say no very often."
Q13How identity impacted career
Career Choices and Gender
Work-Life Balance
Flexible Work Arrangements
1:47
"I was not, um, you know, I don't have the kind of aggressive, assertive personality that was required for doing news."