Title: What can you do with a major in English?
First published: 2005
Description: Your guide to glide from campus to career    You've probably never seen a help wanted ad seeking an "English major." But if you're considering majoring in English or have an English degree, don't let that discourage you. Many interesting and exciting positions are available for people with your skills--including some that will surprise you. This book gives you what you need to seize those opportunities. It goes beyond basic, generic job primers to include:   Advice on college and curriculum choices--courses, internships, and more   Tips to energize your job search   Profiles of real graduates, their jobs, and how they got them   Up-close and professional input from a publisher, journalist, speech writer, librarian, and literary agent   Overviews of typical salary levels, hours, and work environments   Extensive additional resources including Web sites, professional organizations, periodicals, and more      With practical information plus enlightening perspectives from professionals who have already put their English degrees to work, What Can You Do with a Major in English? helps you determine the type of job you really want. Then, whether you're just starting college, close to graduation, or already in the workforce and looking for a more rewarding position, you can make decisions that will speed you toward your career goals.
Subjects: College graduates, Job hunting, Employment, Vocational guidance, Business, Careers, Nonfiction, Occupations, English philology
LC classification: HF5382.7 .O33 2005