Great Jobs for English Majors, 3rd ed. (Great Jobs For... Series) [Paperback]

Julie DeGalan (Author), Stephen Lambert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2006 | Series: Great Jobs For... Series

Answers your question "What can I do with a major in English?"

It isn't always obvious what your college major can offer to the workplace. Great Jobs for English Majors helps you explore the possibilities your major creates and provides:

• Guidance on how to present an English major as a workplace asset during an interview
• A primer on how to conduct a job search
• Ways to use your major in the real world

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From the Back Cover

A degree in English spells success!

You've worked hard for that English degree. Now what? Sometimes, the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.

Great Jobs for English Majors will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs.

Great Jobs for English Majors will help you:

• Determine the occupation that's best suited to you
• Craft a résumé and cover letter that stand out from the rest
• Discover the avenues to find the perfect job
• Learn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job
• Become familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession

Go from English major to:

• Editor
• Public relations specialist
• Novelist
• Teacher
• Technical writer
• Business administrator
• Manager
• Advertising copywriter
• Publisher

About the Author

Stephen Lambert is the director of Career Services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire, where he counsels students and develops year-round career workshops.

Julie DeGalan worked as administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College, where she focused on career development programs for students.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 3 edition (March 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071458751
• ISBN-13: 978-0071458757
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #755,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Book English Majors Should Read, December 22, 2006

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Mary H. Campbell "Writer of Hope" (Midwest, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Jobs for English Majors, 3rd ed. (Great Jobs For... Series) (Paperback)

This book has information and resources that would be useful for any English major because it covers many of the jobs out there for people who love English. I did not know an English major could get so many different kinds of jobs. It covers teaching, techinical writing, business... It also gives you questions to evaluate yourself to figure out what kind of job you want. It was worth reading.

2.0 out of 5 stars not so helpful, March 5, 2011

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Abbie Brown "prncsssmartass" (Pahrump NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Jobs for English Majors, 3rd ed. (Great Jobs For... Series) (Paperback)

I am an English Major and a Sociology Major. After teaching for 5 years I have decided to quit teaching and was looking for ideas on new careers...I really didn't find any ideas...Possibly this would be a better book for college students...a great graduation present....or you are about to be a English major present.