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This is something I always wonder about on cover letters and interviews. I have a Master's in criminal justice. In applying to jobs or when speaking in interviews I dont really know how to apply this education to the jobs I am applying for. In my graduate studies I mainly studied crime mapping, criminal theory, criminal history, how enviroment affects crime, criminal justice policy, and supreme court law. If I am aplying to a position not in my field,for instance I have applied to a manager trainee in various businesses, or something in my field but I know little about, for instance with TSA in an airport, how do I relate it? I feel that my education does show my hardwork, intelligence, and diligence but how can I convey this?
well, for TSA specifically, skills of observation and critical thinking and assessment of information for things amiss, that's applicable. After all, in TSA, you're trying to follow safety/security protocols, manage people who are doing the same thing, watching for anything that doesn't fit the profile. Seems like a good match to me.
You could try googling resumes for other criminal justice majors.
When I get stuck on expressing my career experience, I google resumes that have similiar experience. I will pick out the best resumes and cover letters. I make 2 or 3 different versions and look it over with somebody else. Other people are great for feedback. They can tell you what's working or broken from a fresh perspective. I try to make the resume better than the googled resumes.
I have a undergrad in English and my MBA. People get the MBA and why it is useful but often ask what in the world I use an English degree for. Instead of getting into essay writing, etc. I usually just tell them "I felt it would be useful to be well versed in reading, writing, and speaking the language I use in daily communication". That usually shuts them up.
Where I am going with this is...what skill does your degree enhance? Figure that out and frame your answer to highlight that skill/skill set.
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