Any major from a liberal arts college allows you to go in a number of different directions. Some of those directions are more clear depending on the major, while others might seem a bit fuzzy. If you’ve majored in English Literature, Creative Writing, or Communication Arts, it may feel overwhelming to narrow down your options or even see what all the options are. Here’s a quick guide to possible career paths for you to explore.
Core Skills
W.W. Norton & Company outline six core skills you’ll gain majoring in English. They are:
- Recognizing and creating engaging narratives
- Building effective arguments
- Understanding other points of view
- Communicating clearly and persuasively
- Researching thoroughly
- Analyzing and critiquing text
Career Sectors/Clusters
Gaining the skills above opens a number of opportunities for you. Your English major can help you with careers in areas such as:
- Business/Industry
- Writing/Editing
- Journalism
- Public Relations & Advertising
- Technical Communications
- Government
- Law
- Education
- Publishing
- Nonprofit
- Entertainment
- Counceling
- Teaching
For more specific careers within these areas, visit What Can I Do With This Major as well as our page on Choosing a Major for more resources.
