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The Power of the Pen: Writing Careers for English Majors
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by Jackie O'Neal, ClassesUSA.com
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Experts agree that writing skills are in demand across a range of industries, which means that English majors may hold the key that unlocks a host of job opportunities.
According to Mary Titus, professor of English and director of the Center For Integrative Studies at St. Olaf College, "English majors are ideal employees in any career, especially where well-crafted, intentional language use is crucial to influential, successful communication."
A Way With Words
From corporate communications to grant writing to public relations, English majors can gain an edge on the competition. Just ask Stefan Pinto, who leveraged his English degree to propel him to a career as a writer for Merck pharmaceuticals. As an English major from St. John's University, he stood out among other candidates, and was recruited even before he graduated.
The job prospects for Stefan's fellow English majors who can write about specialized topics are encouraging. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for writers and editors in the health industry who hold specialized degrees in English will continue to grow by 10 percent through 2016, with opportunities most abundant for technical writers.
Problem Solving via Public Relations
Many English majors utilize their college degrees by penetrating the public relations industry, expected to grow by 18 percent through 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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