Careers
Now that you're an English major or minor, there are several career choices for you. Transferable Skills based on your English major include:
- Teamwork Ability - to work well with others and generate group cooperation
- Problem Solving Ability - to identify the source of a problem and provide a solution
- Communication Skills - to convey meaning effectively to individuals and groups
- Work Ethic - to intrinsically believe that hard work is a reward in itself
- Leadership - to motivate a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal
- Adaptability - to adjust to new and changing situations
Internships
Students interested in interning with local companies should contact Professor Mark Thompson, Director of the Professional and Technical Writing program.
Career Planning
Teaching
- Major in English Education & Single Subject
- - California teacher job listings
Publishing & Editing
- (U.S. Department of Labor)
- (U.S. Department of Labor)
- (U.S. Department of Labor)
Professional Writing
- (U.S. Department of Labor)
Advertising, Marketing & Media
- (U.S. Department of Labor)
- (U.S. Department of Labor)
Law School
Graduate School
Some points include making decisions about this line of career and how to use the MA for things other than teaching!
Additional resources:
- Apply to our
- (91ÁÔÆæ Library)
- (MLA)
- Research programs: or
