English
Editors average
$53,880
per year
1
Careers
B2B Content Writer
Brand Manager
Content Writer
Copywriter
Corporate Blogger
Editor
Grant Writer
Librarian*
Literary Agent
Marketing Coordinator
Paralegal*
Poets, Authors, and
Creative Writers
Public Relations Specialist
Publisher
Reporter
Correspondent
Broadcast News Analyst
Search Engine Optimization
Content Writer*
Speechwriter
Teacher
Teaching English as a
Second Language
Teacher
Technical Writer
Writing Program
Administrator
Writer Center Director
*
may require additional studies
Employment growth will
be driven by technical and
web-based services
2
93%
of employers
use LinkedIn
3
The field of technical
writing is growing
faster than average
4
Strategies for Success
• Pick a minor that will broaden your knowledge base and increase your marketability.
• Write for the campus magazine or newspaper or join creative writing or book clubs
to further enhance your skill level.
• Develop strong computer and social media skills; use Linkedin as an opportunity
to network and show your writing skills.
• Join associations and affiliations while you are in school to strengthen your resume
and show dedication.
• Study a second language beyond the minimum degree requirements.
• Once you have selected your desired industry, set up an internship or part-time job
in the field to begin to gain experience.
• Seek out entry-level positions or volunteer to develop more skills and gain resumebuilding experience.
• Consider careers that build upon skills developed as an English major such as
creative and analytical thinking, communication, and writing.
• Obtain state licensure in order to teach in the public school systems.
• Technical writing requires specialized knowledge in relevant areas such as sciences,
computer technology, and medical terminology.
• Choose coursework in areas of interest that will create a specialization to build on
for graduate school.
• Pursue advanced degrees and specialized training to enhance marketability.
• If you’re considering graduate school, be mindful of GPA requirements for admission.
Statistics: 1) Bureau of Labor Statistics: Editor,
2) Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3) CNet, 4) Bureau of Labor Statistics
Associations
National Council of Teachers in English
www.NCTE.org
American Copy Editors Society
www.CopyDesk.org
International Writing Centers Association
www.WritingCenters.org
Magazine Publishers of America
www.Magazine.org
Society for Technical Communication
www.STC.org
Associations of Writers & Writing Programs
www.AWPWriter.org
Writer’s Relief: A List of Writing Associations
www.WritersRelief.com
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
www.TESOL.org
Holland Codes
The Holland Code system connects individuals with the
career field that best fits their personality. The system
scores the test taker on six separate scales: Realistic
(R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising
(E), and Conventional (C). The two or three highest
scores represent an individual’s strongest attributes.
Here are a few examples of positions associated with
this major:
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Speechwriter (AI)
Teacher (SAI)
Copywriter (EA)
Reporter or Correspondent (AEI)
Public Relations Specialist (AEI)
Technical Writer (AIC)
Editor (AEC)
Resources
On-Campus and Local Resources
• Visit the Christian Service webpage to learn about
potential volunteer opportunities. Students have
volunteered in the following areas:
-- Education and Educational Assistance
-- Public Relations and Communications
-- Education, Tutoring, and Mentoring
-- Social Issues and Civic Organizations
• Consider working in the Writing Center or for the College
of General Studies.
• Write for Lamp Magazine or The Liberty Champion.
• Become a member of Zeta Tau, the English honors
society.
Online Resources
Visit the websites of the following organizations:
Teaching English as a Second Language Sites
and Resources
Poewar
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Publishing Central
Write Jobs
Book Jobs
The Writer
The Washington Fellowship
Consider spending a semester doing an internship
with The Washington Fellowship. Possible education
locations include the following: the educational section
of the National Archives and Reading Partners in
DC, in addition to K-12 schools. To learn more visit:
www.Liberty.edu/Washington.
Sample Résumés
For a variety of sample résumés visit the
Liberty University Career Center.
The FOCUS 2 Career Assessment utilizes these
Holland Codes and is a free resource to Liberty
students. Assessment results are matched to career
options and majors offered at Liberty. To access this
free resource visit www.Liberty.edu/Focus2.
www.Liberty.edu/Careers (434) 592-4109 Careers@liberty.edu
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