What Can I Do With an English Degree?
There are scores of different types of careers you can go into with an English degree. Probably many more than you thought possible. Why? Because the strong skills derived from a liberal arts degree in English will give you the tools to comprehend complex material that require intense concentration—and to write a persuasive and complete account of what it all means. Employers are looking for people with good communication skills which opens you to a wide range of careers.
WRITING/EDITING
Creative Writing | Books | Poetry | Plays | Screenplays | Scripts | Greeting Cards | Lyrics/Jingle Writing | Journalism | Writing/Reporting | Editing | Technical Writing | Science and Medical Writing | Freelance Writing
EDUCATION
Teaching | Administration | Student Affairs | Academic Advising | Tutoring | Information/Library Science | Non-classroom Teaching | English as Another Language
PUBLISHING
Editing | Advertising | Sales | Circulation | Production | Publicity | Marketing | Promotion | Administration
ADVERTISING
Creative Services | Copy Writing | Art Direction | Account Management | Media | Account Planning | Production
LAW
Prosecution | Defense | Law Assistance | Contractual Corporate | Nonprofit or Public Interest | Government | Mediation | Lobbying
BUSINESS
Management | Sales | Marketing | Human Resources | Insurance | Claims | Underwriting
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Media Relations | Account Coordination | Writing/Editing | Account Management
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