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1、What Are Popular Jobs for Graduates with an English Major?Many people think finding a job for English majors is next to impossible. Fortunately, English degree programs teach many useful skills that make graduates employable in a variety of areas.Common Job Sectors for English MajorsSeveral job sect
2、ors hire English majors because of the skill set they have developed. Even if you dont find the perfect job right away, keep in mind that you may have to pay your dues before you get the job of your dreams.EducationIn 2011, PayS listed elementary teachers and high school teachers as two of the ten m
3、ost popular English major career choices. Keep in mind that to become a teacher, youll need to pursue the proper credentials. You will need to supplement your English major with education courses and become certified.Communications, Journalism and WritingMedia outlets may have changed the writing in
4、dustry, but popular jobs for English majors still include the communications sector. You could find a job writing for a print medium, such as a newspaper or magazine, or you might write or edit content for Internet media. If you have knowledge in a field other than English, you could also try techni
5、cal writing for a business or work in freelance.BusinessBecause English majors have strong communication, analysis and interpretation skills, they often make good additions to marketing, public relations, advertising, consulting and administrative departments within businesses. You could be hired to
6、 write advertising copy, train new workers or keep administrative records, to name a few.Typical Job TitlesJob duties can vary from company to company, but a sample of job titles held by English majors include editor, writer, research assistant, copywriter, account representative, critic, publisher
7、and credentials evaluator. Attending career fairs and speaking to your schools career counselor can help you decide which career path will be the best for you.Career AdvancementWhile jobs are out there for English majors, you might find that pursuing postgraduate studies will open up new job possibi
8、lities, such as teaching at the college level. Some English majors also choose to enter postgraduate studies in fields other than English; for example, some students earn bachelors degrees in English before attempting postgraduate studies in law or library science.Guide to College Majors in EnglishW
9、hat is an English Degree Good For?An English degree is considered an excellent tool for career preparation. Except in the most technical professions, a candidate who is well read and who has a superior comprehension and writing skills is valued above others by employers. An English degree emphasizes
10、 one of the most positive advantages of a college education - the solid, adaptable communication skills that get you through university are attractive to potential employers. English majors help maintain high standards of accuracy, clarity and finesse of the language in any workplace they enter.An E
11、nglish degree isnt job training, but it will help you build important research and critical thinking skills. Youll and learn to discern what is important and synthesize that information for the use of others. While you are learning to read with a critical eye, youre also polishing your own writing s
12、kills.If you think those book reports you wrote in school were a waste of time, youll change your mind when your manager asks you to quickly summarize the lengthy report he didnt have a chance to read. When youre asked your opinion of radically differing approaches to a business problem, thank the m
13、any compare and contrast essays you wrote. And youll appreciate the obsession for spelling, grammar, and syntax when it comes time to edit a critical marketing piece before its sent to the printer.What Can I Do With a Major in English?Career Specializations: Media, Writing, and CommunicationsThe mor
14、e obvious careers are often the hardest to come by. Novelists, creative writers, and poets are important to society, but the demand for their services and the average salary are not overwhelming. English teachers require further education in teaching and are also in very limited demand. If these typ
15、es of jobs are your dream then you should pursue them, but if not, you may want to consider some of the many other careers open to an English major.If youre interested in the media, you can consider working as a reporter, editor, researcher, publisher or literary agent. Public relations and advertis
16、ing are also fields which reward the superior communications skills of an English major. Business administration and management careers are often overlooked by English majors, but your critical skills and world perspective help you do very well in a profession where comprehension, decision making, r
17、esearch and writing skills are valued.By remaining adaptable and ready to learn new areas of expertise, your career options are wide open.Certification, Licensure and Professional AssociationsWith the variety of career choices open to an English major, the type of professional designation you seek w
18、ill depend on what industry you work in and job title you hold.Technical writers, editors, business managers, and teachers will find opportunities for networking, professional development and certification within their own peer groups.10 Careers to Consider with an English DegreeAs an English major,
19、 choosing a career path can be confusing - especially if youre being compared to peers pursuing clear cut business or engineering careers. In fact, English majors have plenty of opportunities, but finding a specific career path requires you to delve into what you want to do. One of the best things a
20、bout being an English major is that there is no typical career path, says Leslie Stevenson, director at University of Richmonds career development center.Having a wide skill set, including top-notch communication skills, English majors are valued in fields like publishing, law and even marketing. So
21、me students - and their families - mistakenly believe that English degrees only prepare students for careers as a teacher or attorney, Stevenson says. While many English majors pursue those fields, there are a wide variety of other options.Here are 10 career paths you can pursue with an English degr
22、ee:PublishingPutting together printed material like books, magazines or even newspapers requires both business and English skills, since publishers both market and distribute their printed products. And with the Internet world constantly changing, web publishing is playing a significant role in the
23、industry.CopywritingWorking to promote anything from retail goods to Fortune 500 companies, copywriters work with marketing departments to help construct a brands message. Focused on creating copy for advertisements, sales collateral, company brochures and even websites, copywriters play a big role
24、in realizing the companys vision for the brand.Public relationsWorking with media to gain positive exposure for a particular company, person or brand requires many different modes of communication. Public relations professionals are ultimately responsible for protecting the image of their clients an
25、d building public interest about the people or things they represent.TeacherA bachelors in English provides a perfect foundation for those who are eager to go into the teaching profession. Instructing students in courses like English, language arts or literature can be a rewarding experience. Depend
26、ing on the level of instruction, a masters in education may be required.ParalegalWorking with lawyers to assist in legal work is a good way to become immersed in the legal profession. Everyday duties including legal writing, research and presenting the attorneys with needed documents. Some paralegal
27、s move on to attend law school.SpeechwriterWorking on speeches delivered by public officials or senior executives means being able to craft a precise message within a deadline. Speechwriters often work closely with the person giving the delivery to incorporate ideas and changes along the way.Technic
28、al writerPutting together technical documents such as guides, research papers or product specifications requires an attention to detail. Technical writers must not only have superb English skills, but also need to also be able to grasp and break down complex topics and technical concepts into easily
29、 understood ideas.Marketing coordinatorSome English majors pursue a business role after completing their degree. In addition to well-developed oral and written communication skills, English majors have been noted to have a tremendous capacity for research and critical thinking, Stevenson says. Marke
30、ting coordinators are responsible for working with the entire marketing team to conduct analysis, develop product awareness or assist with other brand development.ProofreaderCorrecting text for any inconsistencies requires strict discipline and attention to detail. Proofreaders assignments vary, req
31、uiring them to work with anything from textbooks to instruction manuals.LibrarianWorking with books, periodicals, references and online information, librarians ultimately help others find necessary information. Librarians are well versed in different types of reference materials and can easily make
32、recommendations. While English is a good foundation for those interested in becoming a librarian, a masters degree in library science is ultimately required for the job.CareerRookie, 2011Are There Jobs for English Majors?By Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing WriterEvery year, thousands of Engli
33、sh grads prove those who think, youll never get a job with an English degree wrong, landing diverse jobs in equally diverse fields. Want proof? Read these success stories:Chad GrayGeorge Washington University, Class of 2002Union Organizer, UNITEHEREChad Gray travels across the US and Canada, routine
34、ly working with people twice his age as a union organizer for UNITEHERE, a trade organization representing 450,000 workers in the textile, apparel, laundry and hospitality industries in North America.Grays job seems simple: Help workers form labor unions. But the complexity of actually performing su
35、ch a role daily makes him appreciate his English degree.This may seem odd, but English is not math; it is not a precise discipline, he says. It was always very much up to me to decide what my paper was about, and deadlines were tenuous. The same is true in union organizing. Its hard to conceptualize
36、 an organizing campaign, and the ways of approaching the problems are often nebulous.Grays advice to English majors: Remember the key overarching skill your degree gives you - effective communication.Dont be intimidated by those who constantly stress the supposed impracticalities of an English degre
37、e, he says. Many liberal arts majors are impractical in the commercial sense, but the key is to use the tools of writing, speaking and communicating effectively and to your advantage.Maura DugganAmherst College, Class of 2003Sales Assistant, Meredith Corp.You may not recognize the Meredith Corp., bu
38、t youll most certainly know its publications, including well-established magazines like Better Homes & Gardens and Ladies Home Journal. Open these titles, and youll see lots of advertisements. Maura Duggan helps land some of these accounts.Like all English majors, Duggan writes with the best of them
39、. But her English major taught her to speak well, too, she says.Often on interviews, the prospective employers have commented, Wow, youre quite an articulate young woman, Duggan says.Duggans advice to English majors: Make your writing ability the secret weapon of your job search correspondence.Writi
40、ng unique, snappy and slightly offbeat, ridiculously confident cover letters and intro emails has brought me a lot of success, she says.Kim DresdaleGeorge Washington University, Class of 2003Account Executive, Hill & Knowlton Public RelationsEveryone assumed I would go into teaching, because what el
41、se do you do with an English degree? says Kim Dresdale, account executive for public relations giant Hill & Knowlton. It was frustrating to continually have to explain that I didnt want to teach, but that I wanted to go into the communications field.Immediately after graduation, Dresdale became publ
42、ic relations director for the Correction Officers Benevolent Association in New York City, where she wrote news releases and pitch letters and oversaw the newsletter sent to the associations 9,000 members.Dresdale does similar tasks and more at Hill & Knowlton. I need to do what I did for every essa
43、y I wrote for an English class, such as figure out the main point, extract the important information and compile it into a coherent document, she says.Dresdales advice to English majors: Look at it as a major that will be desirable to all employers in all fields, she says. English classes teach you
44、to write well, deal with large amounts of reading and think analytically. These abilities are an asset to any employer.Lindsey SparksOklahoma Baptist University, Class of 2003Communications Coordinator, Express ServicesLindsey Sparks says the real-world experience gained in college means as much as,
45、 if not more than, your English degree.Sparks owes her job as communications coordinator for temporary staffing and recruiting agency Express Services to the internship she did there the summer before junior year. My strong writing skills helped me to land the internship, and I was then able to prov
46、e myself on the job, leading to a full-time position, she says.Sparkss advice to English majors: Dont overlook or ignore internships and their close cousins, temp jobs.Temporary positions can help students and recent graduates gain additional experience and try out positions in a variety of fields,
47、she says. The experience can help them obtain a full-time job.September 22, 2009 Jobs for English Majors: They Do ExistPosted by Bridget QuiggPosted by Bridget QuiggThe butt of every cocktail party joke the English major. “Oh, thats nice that you read Shakespeare. But, how does that get you a job?”W
48、ell, it turns out that wordsmithing just might be the ticket in to todays job market. According to a survey of HR professionals by global outplacement agency Challenger, Gray and Christmas and quoted in a New York Times article, “Young Workers: U Nd 2 Improve Ur Writing Skills,” the number one skill missing amongst entry-level job applicants is “writing skills.” Huh, sounds like that business degree may not do the trick for getting started in a new career.In even better news for English majors, according to PayScales 2010 College Salary Report, English