History writers must have good writing skills and be persistent and attentive to detail and accuracy. Advertising The skills developed in English courses can help you communicate with clients and target an advertising audience. You must be able to write well and have strong comprehension skills. Advertising involves writing scripts, ads, fact sheets, capability statements, memos, proposals, and progress reports. Advertising writers communicate simply and clearly to the public, often through catchy phrases and slogans.
Advertising also allows creativity and mass communication across media.
It requires people who are creative, familiar with computers, and aware of society's tastes. People who make executive decisions need to be knowledgeable about the world around them and their company or agency. To keep ahead, business administrators must read a variety of documents as well as write them. Business administration and management experts need excellent communication skills, and English majors can supplement their skills and prepare for careers in business with additional course work in economics, management, and other areas in business. Public Relations Public relations requires strong oral and written communication skills that English majors develop.