How can a masters degree in english be effectively marketed to todays specialized job market?
According to Payscale.com, the most popular careers for english degrees are:
Technical Writer
Paralegal
Copywriter
http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/careers-for-english-majors.asp
Many companies look for good writers and people with above average writing skills.
New York Times also stated that some popular paths for people with english degress are:
1. Being a writer/author/journalist
2. Career in TV/Movies/Radio
3. Technical Writing
4. Editors
5. English Teacher
6. Career in Law
7. Public Relations
By having an english degree, you can emphasize:
Ability to organize thoughts, ideas and materials
Ability to analyze texts and interpret their meaning
Ability to argue positions effectively
Ability to analyze the written word
Ability to write in an articulate manner
Ability to research and explain the results
Working knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
Ability to be a creative thinker
Ability to critically observe the world around them
Ability to effectively communicate by listening to and questioning data
