Careers for English Literature majors

School is not only a place of academic learning, but of social learning as well.

Do you have strong communication skills?

Does the spelling mistake in this sentance really annoy you?

An editor is a critical reader and a lover of words, whose job is to polish and refine a story or an article.

Are you naturally inclined to think creatively?

An office clerk performs a variety of general office tasks, such as answering phones, bookkeeping, filing, mailing, message delivery, data processing, running errands, and sorting mail.

Are you a natural leader who thrives on influencing and persuading others in business?

Are you both creative and technically inclined?

A technical writer is someone who transforms complex and technically difficult written material into clear and concise documentation that will be read by target audiences.

Do you have a passion for education and want to improve it in your local community?

If you are interested in marketing — specifically online marketing — you may want to consider a career as a digital marketing specialist!

A high school teacher is someone who prepares and teaches academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools, typically from grades 9-12.