Although most people assume that a major in English will lead only to a teaching position, there are many other opportunities for an English graduate. A few areas in which students of English may work are journalism, advertising, editing, publishing, public relations, non-profit organizations, commercial writing, and civil service. The imagination and discipline one uses to study English can be applied in many fields other than teaching. Each folder contains a personal data sheet, confidential references, and other pertinent information a student provides for a potential employer. Seniors desiring to use the services for post-graduate employment should register at the placement office at the beginning of their final academic year.
Registration is necessary to establish a student's file and determine employment interests.
The Career Center also helps students find part-time and summer employment. Students seeking part-time work should register at the beginning of the fall semester. Applying to Graduate School Students planning or considering graduate work in English should begin making inquiries and filing applications no later than the fall of their senior year. Catalogs for many institutions are available in the Reference Department of the Woodruff Library, and your adviser and other faculty members can provide helpful information about various schools and English departments. As early as possible, you should write to the schools you are considering, requesting information and application forms.