Explore: Do some reading
Turn your love for English into a viable long-term career by reading "Want a Job with the English Degree?" by Paul T. Corrigan, blogger and associate professor at Southeastern University.
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Employers want critical thinkers and innovative changemakers.
English and Linguistics majors go on to careers in exciting fields like writing, education, law, public service, marketing and public relations, finance and fundraising, non-profit and forensic science, and media.
Check out future career opportunities by your program or concentration area.
Careers by Program or Concentration Area
- Novelist
- Essayist
- Poet
- Travel Writer
- Website Content Writer
- Video Game Writer
- Playwright
- Author
- Public Relations
- Social Media Manager
- Freelance Writer
- Editor
- Publisher
- Archivist
- Film Producer
- Digital Media Design
- Program Coordinator
- Law
- Philanthropy
- Fundraising Development
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- Editor
- Freelance Writer or Editor
- Newspaper/ Magazine Editor
- Manuscript Reader
- Senior Staff Writer
- Marketing
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- Writing Instructor
- Digital Media Design
- Program Coordinator
- Philanthropy
- Fundraising Development
- Politician
- Law
- Instructional Designer
- Linguistics
- Lexicographer
- Archivist
- Forensics
- Voice-Recognition Software Developer
- Interpreter/ Translator
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Philanthropy
- Human Resources
- Middle School
- High School Teacher
- Educational Researcher
- Writing Instructor
- Librarian
- Archivist
- Program Coordinator
- Philanthropy
- Human Resources
How to Turn An English Degree Into a Successful Career
Employers notice the depth of knowledge that students with English degrees bring to business. Transform your degree into a meaningful and fulfilling career by incorporating three elements into your time at MSU Denver:
Explore, Engage and Elevate
Explore: Start your research
Explore MSU Denver Career Research to learn about company rankings and profiles, job opportunities, career guides and advice, and exclusive career events.
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Engage: Visit the C2 Hub
Get engaged with C2 Hub programs and services like service learning, Undergraduate research, study abroad, leadership skill development, professional development and more.
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Engage: Meet with a Career Advisor
Career Advisors are here to jump start your career and are available to help review your resume, discover career opportunities, conduct mock interviews and more.
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Elevate: Brush up that resume
Elevate your resume to the next level by uploading it to VMock which provides artificial intelligence to provide instant and personalized feedback on all things resumes.
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Elevate: Build your industry network
Rise above your peers by checking out CareerLink, your one-stop online platform for jobs and internships, workshops, career fairs and other campus recruiting events.
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