As the debate rages on over the value of having a liberal arts degree on a resume, many companies say they are looking for employees with a broad humanities education. Debra Humphreys, from the Association of American Colleges and Universities, told National Public Radio that many larger companies are beginning to look for liberal arts graduates because they bring a wide range of skills to the table. "The big message for today’s college students is to remember that they’re preparing now for a lifetime of work, not just for that first job they’re going to get when they graduate," Humphreys told the news agency. "What we’re hearing from employers over and over again is students really need a combination of broad skills and abilities from a good college education." Humphreys said the organization does recognize the fact that more colleges need to give students a chance to get out of the classroom and gain real-life work experience that they can also add to their resume. According to the Bureau of Education, some of the most common occupations for liberal arts majors at graduation include management trainee, teaching, graphic arts and social work. |