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a major in English? |
Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.
- Talent for writing.
- Ability to persuade others through the use of the written and spoken word.
- Superior presentation skills.
- Advanced communication and observation skills.
- Editing, proofreading, and grammar skills.
- Capability to express oneself creatively.
- Competent speech writing and extemporaneous public speaking ability.
- Critical eye for the written and spoken word.
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Possible Careers / Job Titles
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- Actor
- Advertising Account Representative
- Author
- Banking Trainee
- Business Writer
- Campaign Manager
- Career Counselor
- Copywriter
- Correspondent
- Critic
- Editor
- Fact Checker
- Guidance Counselor
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Lobbyist
- Lyricist
- Management Trainee
- Marketing
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- Media Specialist
- Newscaster
- Paralegal
- Personnel Representative
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Playwright
- Poet
- Production Assistant
- Professor
- Publishing
- Public Relations Specialist
- Radio Personality
- Reader
- Reporter
- Research Assistant
- Sales
- Speech Writer
- Special Events Planner
- Teacher
- Technical Writer
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Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact:
Center for Career Development
p - 516.877.3130
f - 516.877.3136
e - (Students and Alumni) - careercounselor@adelphi.edu
e - (Employers) - employerservices@adelphi.edu
This page last modified on May 1, 2007.

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