What Can You Do With An English Major?

The "soft" skills of English—critical thinking, close reading, argumentation, persuasion, and ethical judgment—are increasingly in demand by employers in the AI era. A recent issue of Business Insider reports that "technical recruiters and experts are seeing greater demand for humanities skills" and that “schools are seeing enrollment in the major rise after years of decline.”

 

So what can you do with an English major? To answer this question, the English Department is hosting its annual What Can You Do with an English Major forum. We've invited notable alumni who will showcase the value and versatility of an English degree, from careers in law, academia, publishing, public service, leadership, and beyond.

 

Whether you are exploring possible career paths, preparing for life after graduation, or just curious about the major or minor, come discover the real-world impact of English!

 

• Emily Malloch, Attorney
• Dr. Maggie Melo, Frances McColl Term Associate Professor at the School of Data and Information Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Carrie Baarns, Senior Manager, Revisions and Author Care at Cognella Academic Publishing
• Ashley Orozco, Director, Conejo Recreation and Park District; Candidate for Ventura County Supervisor, District 2

 

Each speaker will offer a brief presentation on their career path, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask questions and gain insights directly from these professionals.

 

All students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome. See you there!

 

Hosted by Dr. Mendoza