What Can You Do with an English Major?

From the Infographic from Norton Literature

Better to ask “What can’t you do with an English Major?” The skills you learn in your English courses help prepare you for the jobs listed here and countless more!

Skill: Recognize and Create Engaging Narratives

Discipline: Publishing

  • Digital Content Editor
  • Print Editor
  • Literary Agent
  • Production Manager
  • Permissions Manager
  • Publicist
  • Blogger

Discipline: Authorship

  • Authorship
  • Grant Writer
  • Author of Nonfiction
  • Scriptwriter
  • Author of Fiction, Poetry, Drama

Discipline: Entertainment

  • Screenwriter
  • Producer
  • Actor
  • Critic
  • Director

Discipline: Education

  • English Professor
  • Writing Center Director
  • School Administrator
  • K-12 Teacher
  • Writing Instructor
  • Library Archivist

Analyze and Critique Text:

Discipline: Education

  • English Professor
  • Writing Center Director
  • School Administrator
  • K-12 Teacher
  • Writing Instructor
  • Library Archivist

Discipline: Journalism

  • Editor
  • Reporter
  • Fact Checker
  • Podcast Producer
  • Photographer
  • Copyeditor

Research Thoroughly

Discipline: Journalism

  • Editor
  • Reporter
  • Fact Checker
  • Podcast Producer
  • Photographer
  • Copyeditor

Discipline: Science

  • Medical Scribe
  • Science Writer
  • Technical Writer

Communicate Clearly and Persuasively

Discipline: Science

  • Medical Scribe
  • Science Writer
  • Technical Writer

Discipline: Marketing and Advertising

  • Marketing Manager
  • Copy Writer
  • Advertising director
  • Social Media Manager
  • Designer
  • Event Planner

Discipline: Politics

  • Speechwriter
  • Campaign Manager
  • Spokesperson
  • Lobbyist
  • Policy analyst
  • Politician
  • Fundraiser

Discipline: Business

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Human Resources Director
  • Recruiter
  • Sales Representative
  • Business Analyst

Understands Other Points of View

Discipline: Business

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Human Resources Director
  • Recruiter
  • Sales Representative
  • Business Analyst

Discipline: Counseling

  • Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Career Counselor

Build Effective Arguments

Discipline: Law

  • Paralegal
  • Attorney
  • Legal Researcher
  • Judge
  • Law Clerk