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What Can I do With a Major in English

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the Department of Occupational Titles (nine digit code) or job title
to access detailed information on these positions at the
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| Abstractor
(119.267.010) |
Reader (131.067.014) |
| Advertising
Copywriter |
Screen Writer
(131.07.050) |
| Bibliographer
(100.367.010) |
Writer/author |
| Continuity Writer
(131.087.010) |
Customer Service
Representative |
| Copy Editor |
English Literature
Professor* |
| Editor |
Fund Raiser |
| Editor, Dictionary
(132.367.018) |
Investigator,
Utility Bill Complaints (241.276.034) |
| Editor, Index
(132.037.010) |
Librarian |
| Editor Publications
(132.037.022) |
Lobbyist
(165.017.010) |
| Faculty Member,
(090-.227.010) |
Marketing Research
Analyst |
| Grant Coordinator
(169.117.014) |
Public Research
Representative (165.167.014) |
| Newspaper/Magazine
Journalist |
Radio/TV Announcer |
| Proofreader
(209.387.014) |
Teacher, social
Studies* |
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Public
Relations Specialist |
Technical
Writer/Communicator |
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News
Analyst, Reporter, Correspondent |
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions |
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If you have certain other skills, the following
positions may also be possibilities
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| Account Executive (164.167.010) |
Editor, Greeting Card
(132.067.022) |
| Actor/Actress |
Genealogist (052.067.018) |
| Booking Manager (191.117.014) |
Humorist (131.067.018) |
| Claims Adjustor/Examiner |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal* |
| Clergy |
Literary Agent (191.117.034) |
| Congressional District Aid
(209.362.030) |
Museum Attendant (109.367.010) |
| Critic (131.067.018) |
Office Manager |
| Crossword Puzzle Maker
(139.087.010) |
Program Assistant (962.167.014) |
| Cryptographer |
Travel Agent |
| Director, Consumer Affairs
(188.117.050) |
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*Additional Training/Experience probably necessary
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Print
Resources Available in the Advising Center
College Majors & Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective
Life Planning
Technical Writing and Communication Careers
Careers in Journalism
Career Choices for Students of English
Careers for Bookworms and other Literary Types
Careers for Writers and Others who have a way with Words
Print Resources Available in the CCSU Library Reference Department
Career Information Center, volume 3, Communications and the Arts
Career Opportunities in Advertising and Public Relations
Jobs for English Majors and Other Smart People |
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