thank you for your jokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!but you know what, i would like some real answers, some ideas, because i am getting really anxious when i read your jokes, it makes me feel there is NO answer at all!!!:bawling::bawling::bawling::(:(
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thank you for your jokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!but you know what, i would like some real answers, some ideas, because i am getting really anxious when i read your jokes, it makes me feel there is NO answer at all!!!:bawling::bawling::bawling::(:(
There are few jobs where the subject-matter of your English Literature degree is essential – secondary teaching or an academic career being the main ones which spring to mind. However, the skills you develop through the study of English Literature (effective written and verbal communication, time-management, organisational skills, team-work, independent study and research, developing persuasive arguments …to name but a few), are marketable in a wide variety of professional areas. At least 50% of graduate jobs do not specify a degree discipline. Some areas which have traditionally attracted English Literature graduates include advertising, marketing and PR work, arts administration, library and information management, the legal profession, editing and publishing, journalism and other areas of the media.
It's important to start thinking about your interests, what you have to offer, and what you want to get out of your career, when researching your career options. You should go and talk to your careers advisor, they will give examples of previous students career choices, and what volunteer work/experience you will need if you want to get into journalism etc.
Jobs directly related to your degree:
- English as a foreign language teacher/English as a second language teacher - teaching English to international students either in the UK or overseas.
- Primary school teacher and Secondary school teacher - teaching in state and independent schools, sixth form and FE colleges.
Jobs where your degree would be useful:
- Advertising account executive - acts as a link between three to four client accounts and the agency; has overall responsibility for the smooth running of a campaign; coordinates the activities of the advertising and administrative teams.
- Arts administrator - provides administrative support for a wide range of arts and cultural organisations.
- Academic librarian, Information officer/manager, Records manager - responsible for the acquisition, organisation and dissemination of information and materials within the library system or information unit.
- Charity officer - responsibilities include aspects of marketing, public relations, organising events, finance, fund-raising and managing volunteers.
- Editorial assistant - assists senior editorial staff in the administration of the commissioning, planning and production of books, journals and magazines. The recognised starting point for editorial and publishing careers.
- Marketing executive - involved in business development, market research, planning, product development, pricing, packaging, advertising, PR and sales.
- Newspaper journalist - researches and writes stories for publication in local, regional and national press.
- Programme researcher, broadcasting/film/video – supports the production team, collects, verifies and prepares information for film, television and radio productions. This can be seen as apprenticeship for a production role.
- Public relations officer - uses all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of companies and organisations.
- Runner, broadcasting/film/video - fetches, carries and does any small jobs needed for the production department of a film, video or television company. An entry level job into media production.
Other options:
If your first job is not one related to your chosen career, you can still use your time effectively in order to gain experience for your longer-term career aims. Consider college evening classes, IT courses, learning languages, arranging work shadowing or work experience and volunteering – employers will really value the commitment and initiative you have shown to move your career forward.
Although some of the jobs I listed here might not be first jobs for many graduates, they are among the many realistic possibilities with your degree, provided you can demonstrate you have the attributes employers are looking for. It's also worth noting that many graduate vacancies don't specify particular degree disciplines, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.
Personally though, i think jobs are a 20th century invention. Lets go climb a mountain!
thank you insomniac.that was really helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well its not like a sleep or anything.