A rich source of employment for English majors is the government and other non-profit organizations. There are a variety of both professional and administrative positions available within these organizations. There are roughly 100,000 separate units of the government in the United States in which to be employed, including federal, legislative, executive, and state, city, and county government agencies. Experience in political communication can also lead into a position as a lobbyist. A political lobbyist influences the political process to obtain legislative results in favor of a client.
Teachers compose the largest sector of government employees.
Educators are found in public and private schools as well as college and university settings. For individuals interested in working internationally, numerous opportunities exist for teaching English in other countries. Requirements for entering the teaching profession vary from state to state, from country to country, and from public to private school settings. Advanced degrees are required for teaching at a college or university. Associations represent people with common business interests, hobbies, ethnicity or other features.