6 Reasons English Majors Prosper

Sick and tired of hearing that English Majors just "won't make it" in the job market today? Time to re-think that. It's 2011.

• 1. There's So Much To Do Besides Teaching

  Because English majors have learned how to write, analyze material, and communicate effectively, and are good problem solvers, they work in many different fields, including sales, management, advertising, and many others. English majors are found in program management, marketing, editing, reporting, creative and technical writing, public relations, medicine, social work, government work, non-profit organizations, and financial services. The kinds of text analysis, writing, and thinking English majors specialize in enhance their creativity, their understanding of human motivation, and their ability to present clear and logical arguments, both in writing and orally.

• 2. English Majors Know How to Communicate

  English majors are constantly challenged to speak through articulating their thoughts and through oral presentations. Speaking is an important skill to have while presenting something at a business meeting or while talking to colleagues or the BBB (Big Bad Boss). Another bonus: During finals week while your friends are slaving away over their textbooks, you will be sitting out in the sunshine on a bench reading Emily Dickinson or William Blake. How much better could it get?

• 3. Compared to Other Liberal Arts Majors, Journalists Make the Most $$

  College Major Starting After 10 Years Journalism $66,600 History $38,500 $73,000 Art History $57,100 Public Relations $63,400 Anthropology $62,900 Social Work $44,900

• 4. You Don't Have To Sell Your Soul

  As an English major, I've learned to appreciate those who do philanthropic work and many other types of field work that benefit those around them more than themselves. As a way to make a living, English majors often are not involved in insider trading and stock market drama. You can die happily knowing that you read books instead of reading stocks. You made the world a better place.

• 5. These People Prove it!

  

  Bet you didn't know: Reese Witherspoon, Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Paul Newman, Conan O Brien, Vin Diesel, Joan Rivers, STING, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Tom Wolfe, Pete Wilson, Joe Paterno, Kathryn Fuller were All English Majors.

• 6. And, Well, There's This website:

  

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