what can i do with an english major?
possible careers but not limited to:
- freelance writing or editing
- web page development, editing
- proposal writing or development
- creative, fiction or non-fiction writer
- digital or social content writer, or blogger
- magazine editor or content writer
- technical writer, technology specialist
- medical copy editor
- marketing communications specialist
- manager, director
- book reviewer or proof reader
- journalist, reporter or report writer, broadcaster
- executive or administrative professional
- data entry or research analyst
- publicity or public relations assistant
- film production content editor
- english instructor or professor
many jobs are more readily available to english majors than one might realize. here is a list of web sites with resources directly related to the subject.
- editors.ca - train with the editors' association of canada. earn your editors canada professional certification. get hired or freelance.
- freelancer - a great place to begin freelance work
- creative jobs for english majors (maryville online education, usa)
- english degree jobs in ontario, canada (workopolis job bank)
- jobs utilizing an english degree (eluta.ca)
- entry level jobs with english degree (indeed.com)
- association of canadian college and university teachers of english (accute job postings)
- what can you do with an english degree (topuniversities.com document updated 2021)
- want a job with that english degree? (corrigan literary review)