I am a senior in highschool. I know that I want to get a degree in English. What can I do as a career in English, other than teach?
2007-07-27 15:46:14 · 5 answers · asked by cherristarz 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I know I what to write at least part time.
2007-07-27 15:56:43 · update #1
You'll have a very good command of the language - in terms of reading, writing, and probably spoken also.
The ability to write well and speak with a rich vocabulary in particular will open many doors for you. It's actually quite rare for someone to be able to communicate effectively and vibrantly. If you also possess a good personality and work hard, you can obtain a job in many fields and rise up the ranks as a manager or other position with responsibility.
You probably won't get a job as an accountant or engineer, or other profession which requires a specific degree or license, but there will still be an unlimited number of positions you'll be able to hold. Most good managers and decision-makers are in those positions because of their intelligence and personality, not necessarily because they hold a specialized degree.
2007-07-27 15:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You want to get a degree in English, but have no idea what to do with it? Sounds like you need to do a little more research.
Most people that I know with English degrees get a second degree in something else that is employable (Business, law, etc) and never work in a position based solely on the English degree.. Maybe you should consider a double major?
It is good that you are asking now, but make sure you have a plan before you graduate. A degree is just a pretty piece of paper if you don't have a plan on how to use it.
Good Luck
2007-07-27 15:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-27 17:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Editing , proof reading or copy writing. If you preffer not to teach english you can teach creative writing.
2007-07-27 15:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by sweetness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach, and write. Have a good second major. Saved my butt.
2007-07-27 15:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by amistere4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋