Post-grad Opportunities
Believe it or not, degrees in the liberal arts can actually make it easier to land a job. Each major within the School of Arts & Sciences carries with it a unique list of skill sets that more and more employers are saying they want. Across industries, employers look for a combination of skills, interests and values that match their own.
Prepared for Anything
Forget about scrolling through a list of careers English majors pursue. There are no rules. If you choose a major you’re passionate about, you are much more likely to discover and develop your own personal skills, interests and values that ultimately, will help you find a rewarding profession.
Skills You Will Gain as an English Major
- Influencing and persuading
- Presenting alternative viewpoints
- Drafting documents
- Applying close reading and interpretation
- Using information resources
- Thinking independently
- Using theoretical approaches
- Writing concisely and creatively
- Shaping general ideas into specific points and programs
- Synthesizing ideas/themes
Ready for Graduate School
Successful involvement in undergraduate research is one of the best predictors that a student will flourish in graduate school. As a English major at Richmond, the opportunity to pursue research with faculty gives you a head start on the graduate school experience. If you think graduate school is for you, be sure to contact a faculty mentor to get started.
Get Out There
Remember, it’s never too early to visit the Career Development Center. Exploring how your skills, experiences, interests and values can influence your career choices is something you can do from your first year at Richmond through your fourth and beyond. Whether you are searching for that first job, exploring graduate school options, or considering something unique like a bridge experience or fellowship, the CDC can help you get there.