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What to do with an English Major
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| Account Executive |
Documentation Specialist |
Playwright |
| Administrative Assistant |
Editor |
Poet |
| Administrator |
Editorial Assistant |
Proofreader |
| Advertising Copywriter |
Freelance Writer/Consultant |
Public Administrator |
| Analyst |
Greeting Card Writer |
Public Speaker |
| Attorney |
Information Abstractor |
Publicity Agent |
| Author |
Journalist |
Publisher |
| Biographer |
Librarian |
Publicist |
| Book Critic |
Magazine Writer |
Radio-TV Newscaster |
| College Professor |
Manuscript Reader |
Reading Consultant |
| Columnist/Communicator |
Market Researcher |
Reporter |
| Comedy Writer |
Marketing Specialist |
Research Assistant |
| Communications Manager |
Marketing Writer |
Sales Representative |
| Copywriter |
Narrator |
Speech Writer |
| Creative Writer |
Novelist |
Teacher |
| Critic, Art/Book |
Paralegal |
Technical Writer |
| Desktop Publisher |
Personnel Manager |
Writer |
*Careers mentioned above are a sample of job
titles. Some careers may require additional education and
training.
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Personal Characteristics to be Successful |
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| Analytical |
Disciplined |
Motivated |
| Articulate |
Empathetic |
Observant |
| Artistic |
Ethical |
Open-minded |
| Candid |
Focused |
Responsible |
| Communicative |
Imaginative |
Sympathetic |
| Creative |
Inquisitive |
Tactful |
| Curious |
Investigative |
Understanding |
| Dedicated |
Literate |
Well-read |
| Workplace Skills |
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| Analyze information |
Edit written materials |
Teach literature |
| Communicate with superiors and other
staff |
Inform others verbally and in writing |
Write advertising copy |
| Consult with colleagues and clients |
Manage people |
Write articles |
| Create multi-media promotional
materials and training resources |
Manage publications |
Write internal directives |
| Develop public relations materials |
Perform research |
Write news releases |
| Distribute information (electronically
and in hard copy) |
Summarize information |
Write news stories and features |
| Draw conclusions and communicate views |
Teach creative writing |
Write speeches |
| Facilitate meetings and training
opportunities |
Teach grammar |
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Sources:
University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Career Services
(What can I do with a major in...) Web site (visited August 2006):
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/index.htm
Vocational Biographies (2001). English Professor (Series E, Vol. 6, #17)
Sauk Centre, MN: Vocational Biographies, Inc.
Johnson County Community College, Web site (visited October 2007):
http://www.jccc.edu
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