How to Get a Job With an English Degree
As you studied to complete your bachelor degree in English, many people probably asked "What are you going to do with that?" Actually, studying English naturally lends itself to studying writing, languages, linguistics, marketing and several other fields. The broad variety of skills attained with this degree contribute to a variety of career paths. Focus on positions that are often available to English graduates to find a successful career. Read on to learn more.
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Consider writing. This is a sort of default career path for English majors. To work in this area, focus your job search on positions such as editing, copywriting or journalism. Take a look at openings available at local newspapers, who are often hire English graduates with great writing skills. Consider beginning your job hunt in New York and Chicago, where publishers and ad agencies abound.
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Investigate freelancing options. The internet has made a whole new type of writer available to employers--the work-from-home writer. Freelancers require a support system and a good amount of business contacts, not to mention clips and a website. Writers usually start slowly, but the jobs are available.
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Consider non profit work. Agencies need money, and agencies often get money from grants. Grant writing is a booming field with new openings posted every day. English grads can focus on local humanitarian agencies, or search nationally through sites like Idealist.org.
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Look into office management. All professionals need another professional to manage their office so that they can focus on plying their trade. English graduates are in high demand due to their ability to pump out perfect documents, proofread reports and skillfully update text on web pages.
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