Careers

Now that you're an English major or minor, there are several career choices for you. Transferable Skills based on your English major include:

  • Teamwork Ability - to work well with others and generate group cooperation
  • Problem Solving Ability - to identify the source of a problem and provide a solution
  • Communication Skills - to convey meaning effectively to individuals and groups
  • Work Ethic - to intrinsically believe that hard work is a reward in itself
  • Leadership - to motivate a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal
  • Adaptability - to adjust to new and changing situations

Internships

Students interested in interning with local companies should contact Professor Mark Thompson, Director of the Professional and Technical Writing program.

Career Planning

Teaching

Publishing & Editing

Professional Writing

Advertising, Marketing & Media

Law School

Graduate School

Visit our comprehensive crowd-sourced document with the most recent graduate school information. Some points include making decisions about this line of career and how to use the MA for things other than teaching!

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