An English graduate may think that there are limited job opportunities. But when you give it a thought there are a plethora of opportunities available for an English graduate. Even if you compare it with business or engineering career, you have lots to contribute to society and grow personally. But finding a specific career path in English takes knowledge to study and learn.
If you have the skill set in communication, you have the opportunity to make a career in publishing, marketing, PR, Teacher, public speaker. English does not always prepare only for teaching or attorney; it prepares you for diverse career paths like mentioned below.
Librarian: One has to learn for becoming a librarian. When surrounded on all sides by books, periodicals, magazines, journals, there is always an opportunity to be learned and well informed. English is always prerequisite to become a librarian but a master’s degree in library science is required.
Proofreader: A proofreader’s job is to correct/edit inconsistencies in grammar or flow of a writing piece. This requires an in depth knowledge of the English language. The assignments vary from instruction articles, web contents, news reports, user guides, manuals to school/college textbooks. A proofreader should have an eye for minute errors to rectify them.
Marketing Coordination: A business role like marketing requires a command over language and product knowledge. Marketing is a profession where you get to deal with your clients. Marketing also requires intensive research, critical thinking, and analysis and brand management. These all functions cannot be carried out without a logical flow of thought.
Author: If one has good command over English with decent interpretation then being an Autor is a worthy job. The person should have the capability to cnvert complex sentences into simple language and share knowledge on any topic by writing a book or novel on the subject.
Teaching: A teaching profession in English requires a perfect foundation in the language and the subject. Teaching literature is a rewarding experience. There are different levels of education which requires a master’s education in English.
Copywriting: Copywriting is a job to promote businesses from retail goods to fortune 500 companies. Copywriters work with different business departments as marketing for advertising and promotion. Copywriters create advertisements, brochures and website content. They play a vital role in realizing the company’s vision.
Script writer: A person has good command on the English language and creative ideas can put thoughts into words for any screenplay, theatre, films etc. This profession requires creativity and excellent ideas on new concepts.
Public Speakers: Speeches delivered by executives or public officials requires drafting in good communication skills. It is necessary to draft a message precisely. The oratorical skills depend on the language used. Public speaking is a great career option for English grads.
Paralegal: Legal paper requires drafting in a grammatically correct and precise way. Legal assistance requires writing legal papers, researches and presenting the attorney. Some paralegals take a degree in law.
Public relations: working in tandem with the media requires good oratory and communication skills. There are different modes of communications which a media person needs to be well versed in. public relation officers are responsible for making the image of a client.