6 jobs you can get with an english degree 

Thank you for watching, John! It can definitely be annoying to have to continuously tell people that there isn't only one path for our major!

omg same! LMAO

UGH ME TOO

@@MeganReneeToday I literally was wondering and thinking of taking English major.

This is my same struggle lol

This is really interesting and definitely very helpful information to have! Thank you for sharing! Good luck in your career teaching English!!

Megan Renee thanks! Good luck with your academics as well and have fun. 🙂

Those are all great examples!

I'm so glad that this video made you feel better! Copy writer is a great job, it's definitely worth looking into more!!

That's really good to know! Thanks for sharing!

I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed this video! There's this huge misconception that an english degree is pointless, but I've learned that there are a lot of really interesting and cool options for english degree jobs! Thank you for watching!

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!! Good luck with whatever major you choose!

There's definitely a lot of overlap! Thanks for watching, Kimberly!

I'm so happy that this was helpful for you! It's a huge misconception that english majors can't get jobs! Every company needs effective communicators, especially with social media on the rise. I hope you decide to do the english major!

You should. If you still want English then take a minor instead.

Of course this major will prove to be fruitful in the pursuit of some jobs. It wouldn’t exist otherwise. However, the aforementioned jobs are very hard to come by. It’s going to be much harder to find even a reasonably paying job with this degree than many others. Not impossible though.

A lot of people still believe the idea that being an english major means no job opportunities, but that's definitely not true! I think an english major is a GREAT pre-law major because it teaches you so much about persuasion, analysis, and how to present an argument! Thank you so much for watching, Ariel!

@@MeganReneeToday English is probably one of the best majors you could pick in terms of preparation for what law school will be like. In law school, you do a ton of reading, writing, analyzing, and critical thinking, which a BA in English also requires.

Ignore them and do it. You have a good plan. If people aren't supportive, don't share your plans with them, but continue to pursue your dreams and one day they'll become a reality.

That's the plan for me too... :) Good luck.

I've actually heard that employers tend to like seeing an english major because we tend to be good at thinking outside the box and seeing things differently than people who major in something that directly relates to a job. English majors are also taught to think critically and analyze what we see which is a very helpful skill in a job! Of course, english majors tend to also be better with words and communicating than other majors which is a great skill to have!

I’ve had my English BA for a year and haven’t been able to get a job (I’ve applied for jobs ranging from full-on careers down to ,minimum wage and haven’t made any money or been able to get a job. Unless you can move to a big city it’s hard to get a job as an English Major. I’m going back to school in spring of 2021 to get a single subject credential to teach high school English even though I don’t necessarily want to. I need to make money though, and it’s better than everything else around me. I hope you find something where you live. I can’t move so I’m stuck with no income and no opportunities until I get a credential, sadly.

Hey, Mica! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It is so important to hear different perspectives on this subject. Good luck, I hope you are able to find a job soon!

It's actually really broad because English is not a single subject and doesn't concentrate exactly to one field. Depending on the field, English majors and basically all other arts and humanities will get overlooked because in the end they are looking for the what you majored in because it brings credibility. It's nice to have soft skills but one thing to remember is that every major will teach you to be a better writer and communicator. On the other hand, there are jobs that don't care about you having a degree or not so you can start off by having some experience and basically go there.

You’re absolutely right about it being vague, amongst other things. At first it seems like wow, it gives you such a broad range of options when in reality it gives you an extremely narrow range of options (that are major related, at least) and those jobs are extremely hard to come by and are insanely competitive.

Marketing is definitely a good place for english majors! Thanks for watching, good luck!

It's been three years.. How's life?

Good luck, Camron! It can definitely be stressful as you get closer to graduation! I hope you're able to find something you love to do!

That’s another great option!!

Thank you!

I can't imagine that an english degree would stop you from being able to get work as a translator! Especially if you're working with english language!

Honestly, I'm not really sure the answer to this. I would assume the answer is yes, but it's possible I'm wrong. It also depends on the career path you want to take and where exactly you'd like to settle abroad. Different places will have different needs and demands, but where you are physically doesn't always mean that's where the entirety of your work will take place. For example, you might start a company tutoring english students which could reach further than where you live. I would recommend looking into what you'd like to do with your degree and thinking about some places you'd like to settle and do some research into what the market is like for your industry there. Good luck!!

@@MeganReneeToday Thank you very much for your insightful advice. My objective is actually to get settled in the US,so can you suggest me some locations where I can thrive with my English Master's degree? I'd really appreciate it 🙌

It still depends on what you're looking to do with your degree. I'm planning to go into the entertainment industry which means hotspots will include L.A., New York, Austin, and Atlanta. If you're interested in the education industry you might look into where schools that have good programs in what you'd like to teach are and follow that. If you want to get into marketing, I would maybe look more into cities where there might be more businesses and agencies to work at. The U.S. also has a lot of different types of places so I would decide what kind of place you want to live in. Do you prefer the city or a more rural place, or something in between? What kind of climate would you like to live in? Is having a full winter important to you? Or something you'd like to avoid?

@@MeganReneeToday Thanks again! 🙌 That really cleared up the cloud of confusing thoughts in my head,it was really overwhelming for me to figure out and now I'm starting to get the picture. Thank you for your time and have great day! 🙌 Stay Safe 🤗😊

I'm really glad this has been helpful! Good luck!

That sounds great, I'm also planning on going into television writing! Good luck, thank you so much for watching, Sofia!

Honestly, if you can prove that you have the skills in either of those jobs that’s the most important thing. An English or marketing degree will of course help, but if you’ve got articles that have been published or any other writing you’ve done that can be a huge benefit. Make sure you understand how the skills you’ve learned from any experiences would aid you in that kind of role!

Hey, Charlie! Of course I remember you! How was the rest of your trip?

Thank you so much!!

Hey, Aldrin! Thank you for watching! Of course there are schools that have higher prestige than others and initially might look better, but in the end it all comes down to the person applying. The degree lets an employer know where a candidate has experience and knowledge, but there's more to than that to consider when hiring an employee.

That's a great question! It all depends on what you want to do. If you want to be an english teacher, I would definitely include education in your track. There are a few options. Some schools offer tracked education majors so you can do an english education major and even minor in literature to get even more out of it. If not, you can figure out if you'd prefer to major in education and minor in literature, or vice versa. Another option is to double major in both! Good luck and thank you for watching!

@@MeganReneeToday thank you so much for replying! what can i do with an education degree besides teaching?

Of course! I honestly don't know much about alternate career options for education majors, but I was able to find this resource: www.collegexpress.com/interests/education/articles/careers-education/beyond-blackboard-42-alternative-jobs-education-majors/ Some colleges will also provide career options by major, or even the career center can help!

@@MeganReneeToday i cant thank ypu enough. uve impacted my life positively. thank u for all that u do. my family and i appreciate this so much! ❤

It makes me so happy to hear that I've helped you! Thank you!

Hey, thanks for watching! It will definitely be harder to get an industry job under 18, but there are things you can do now to prepare. I would start by thinking about what you want our career to be, then find ways to develop the skills necessary. For example, if you want to be a teacher one day, you can start tutoring other students. You can also look for online freelance jobs like editing or transcription. Good luck, I'm so happy you liked my video!

Thank you! I agree about the intro lmao, I have a shorter one now!

Thank you so much for watching!

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Hey, Cliche! Thanks for watching! If you'd like to teach english I would definitely recommend an english major with either a literature or language track and then a minor in education! As for which specific schools you want to apply to, I think it all depends on what you're looking for! I remember when I was getting ready to choose schools one thing that helped me was researching best schools for writers or english majors and then you can find which of those feels like a good fit for you! Another thing I recommend once you have a short list is to go on RU-vid and try to find creators at the schools that stuck out to you and see what life is on that campus without someone trying to sell it to you. Good luck on your search and in your studies!

Megan Renee Thank you so much for your advice! Your English Major/College Advice videos have really helped me during this application process. Definitely subscribing to your channel!

I am so happy to hear that my videos are helpful for you and thank you so much for your support! Please let me know if there are any specific topics you'd like me to cover, I know the application process can come with a lot of questions and uncertainties along with the excitement!

So glad you enjoyed!

Absolutely! It depends on what you want to do and how and if you plan to stay in India or move to the U.S. but especially recently, it's easier to work remotely!

@@MeganReneeToday Thank you for your reply I have completed BA English literature but I don't have idea what to study further to get a job in us can you please suggest me Madam??

I'm from Florida:)

Which country

The United States

@@MeganReneeToday u r student

I am from India

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for watching!

Welcome! If you could discuss in detail about how to start off it will be excellent 😊

I don't know how helpful I can be as I'm still in college myself, but I'll start thinking of some ideas and see if I can come up with enough to make a video! Thank you for the suggestion!

@@MeganReneeToday Alright! But aren't you doing any of the 6 jobs ?

Yes, I've had two internships within the industry, but I don't have a lot of experience with official interviews and the hiring process. I've been thinking about what I could do and I was thinking about a video going into more details about what to expect in those kinds of internships. Let me know if this is what you were thinking!