Great Jobs for English Majors

by Degalan, Julie

• ISBN13: 9780658002212
• ISBN10: 065800221X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Great Jobs for English Majors is a big help to college graduates entering the working world. You will discover common career paths of graduates in your field, get help assessing your individual talents and skills, and learn what steps need to be taken to land a job. Every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career is covered, from exploring options and conducting an effective job search to making a smooth transition from college to career.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Introduction English: A Degree for All Seasons	vii
PART ONE. THE JOB SEARCH	1	(112)
The Self-Assessment	2	(20)
The Resume and Cover Letter	22	(26)
Researching Careers	48	(18)
Networking	66	(14)
Interviewing	80	(10)
Networking or Interviewing Follow-Up	90	(6)
Job Offer Considerations	96	(5)
The Graduate School Choice	101	(12)
PART TWO. THE CAREER PATHS	113	(132)
Introduction to the English Career Paths	114	(4)
Path 1: Writing, Editing, and Publishing	118	(28)
Path 2: Teaching	146	(22)
Path 3: Advertising and Public Relations	168	(29)
Path 4: Business Administration and Management	197	(24)
Path 5: Technical Writing	221	(24)
Additional Resources	245	(17)
Index	262