Alumni Profiles December 2013 | Page 9

Amanda Dalaba German, 2011 Linguistics, 2011 Amanda Dalaba come up with your own conclusions BA – German, 2011 or solutions. In my role at Jackson, I BA – Linguistics, 2011 constantly have to ask the questions, Web Content Writer “Why is this being done?” or “What Jackson National Life effect will this change have on users Insurance Company across the company?” This helps me Lansing, Michigan decide what information is necessary Studying in the College of Arts and Letters gave me the opportunity to to effectively communicate a concept to the target audience. work with people with backgrounds, If you have a passion for writing, mindsets and personalities very I’d recommend getting an internship different from my own. My studies at that will allow you to hone your skills. MSU really broadened my world and It doesn’t need to be for your dream prepared me for my professional life. company — you can learn valuable I am part of Jackson’s technical communications team. Basically, my skills anywhere. Gaining professional experience is what’s most important. role is taking technical information Take advantage of the opportunities and translating it into user-friendly MSU offers. Get involved as much copy that is accurate but also as possible and be willing to step engaging. outside ???????????????????Q??()5????????????????????????)?????????????????????????)??????????????????????????)????????????????????????)?????????????????????????????)????????????????????????????()?????????????????????????????)????e???????????????????????)???????????????????????)???????????????????????????)???????????????????????????)???????????????????????????(?((0