Synopses & Reviews
A degree in English spells success!You've worked hard for that English degree. Now what? Sometimes, the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.
Great Jobs for English Majors will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs.
Great Jobs for English Majors will help you:
- Determine the occupation that's best suited to you
- Craft a résumé and cover letter that stand out from the rest
- Discover the avenues to find the perfect job
- Learn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job
- Become familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession
Go from English major to:
- Editor
- Public relations specialist
- Novelist
- Teacher
- Technical writer
- Business administrator
- Manager
- Advertising copywriter
- Publisher
About the Author
Stephen Lambert is the director of Career Services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire, where he counsels students and develops year-round career workshops.
Julie DeGalan worked as administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College, where she focused on career development programs for students.