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Using Your English Degree

What can you do with an English degree? Plenty! Skills possessed by English majors–the ability to think independently, hypothesize, perform research, influence and persuade, solve problems, write creatively, edit appropriately, present alternate viewpoints and clarify ideas–are highly valued in many fields.

Some English majors choose to teach; some take the GRE and go to graduate school; some take the LSAT and apply to law school; others take the MCAT and apply to medical school. But if none of these options sound appealing, don’t worry: a wide range of career choices is open to you. Simply plan ahead to make yourself readily marketable. For example:

  • Choose your minor strategically (such as advertising/public relations, creative writing, information technology, linguistics, marketing, professional communications, radio television and film, technical writing, theatre arts, etc.) to boost the interest of potential employers in your chosen field;
  • Join local chapters of related professional organizations–many offer inexpensive student memberships and provide excellent networking opportunities;
  • Seek out internships to gain experience if at all possible (some are available through the English Department and UALR Counseling and Career Services);
  • Make sure you assemble your best work in your English 4199 portfolio (especially if you’re going into any field that involves written communication)
  • Work hard and get good grades

If you follow these suggestions, you should graduate with the foundation you need to go far in your chosen career. (For fun and inspiration, you might enjoy reading this list of famous English majors.)

Job Search Links

The links listed below lead to sites that may help you in your job search. (If you have additional links to suggest, please e-mail the English department.)

Updated 4.13.2007