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