2016 Career Guide - Official (2)
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ENGLISH MAJOR<br />
General Information and Strategies<br />
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ENGLISH<br />
Phone Number<br />
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Because English can lead to many different career paths, it is important to<br />
identify an area of interest and be planful about gaining the right skills,<br />
experience, and credentials to enter that field.<br />
Be prepared to be proactive, determined, assertive, and confident in order to<br />
secure freelance writing opportunities. Save samples of written work to be<br />
used for a portfolio.<br />
Obtain additional areas of expertise such as journalism, broadcasting,<br />
technical writing, or politics for specialized positions.<br />
For careers in advertising or public relations be prepared to begin in an entrylevel<br />
position.<br />
Appropriate teacher certification is required for public school teaching. A<br />
graduate degree is required for teaching at the college or university level.<br />
Conduct informational interviews or shadow professionals in careers of<br />
interest to learn more about their jobs.<br />
Join relevant professional associations. Attend their conferences and read<br />
their journals.<br />
Your Name<br />
Mailing Address<br />
Abilene, TX 79601<br />
student@acu.edu<br />
EDUCATION Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX<br />
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RELEVANT<br />
COURSES<br />
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
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SKILLS<br />
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ACTIVITIES<br />
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Bachelor of Arts May <strong>2016</strong><br />
Major: English<br />
Minor: Psychology<br />
GPA: 3.70/4.00<br />
• American Literature<br />
• Topics in American Literature<br />
• Major British Writers<br />
• Fiction Writing Workshop<br />
• <strong>Guide</strong>d Study: American Literature<br />
• American Novel<br />
• British Literature<br />
• Creative Non-Fiction Workshop<br />
ACU Writing Center<br />
Writing Tutor<br />
August 2013 - Present<br />
Abilene, TX<br />
• Assist students with the writing process through idea/topic brainstorming sessions,<br />
creating/developing outlines, assisting with writing clear and organized themes<br />
The Shinnery Review, ACU English<br />
Department<br />
Staffer<br />
August 2014 - December 2014<br />
• Developed editing and desktop publishing in production of literary magazine<br />
• Proposed marketing plan to increase writer submissions from student population<br />
• Clear and concise writing, strong editing ability, attention to detail<br />
• Familiar with commonly used formatting styles- AP, MLA, APA<br />
• Proficient in Macintosh, MS Office<br />
• Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills<br />
• Sigma Tau Delta, ACU student chapter for International English Honor Society<br />
• Member of Gamma Sigma Phi Men's Fraternity<br />
• Fraternity Event Coordinator<br />
Abilene, TX<br />
INDUSTRY TARGETS<br />
Writing/Editing<br />
Creative Writing<br />
Journalism<br />
Technical Writing<br />
Freelance Writing<br />
Education<br />
Teaching<br />
Administration<br />
Student Affairs<br />
Academic Advising<br />
Information/Library Science<br />
Non-classroom Teaching<br />
Tutoring<br />
English as a Second<br />
Language (ESL)<br />
Publishing<br />
Editing<br />
Advertising<br />
Sales<br />
Circulation<br />
Production<br />
Publicity<br />
Marketing<br />
Promotion<br />
Administration<br />
Advertising<br />
Creative Services<br />
Account Management<br />
Media<br />
Account Planning<br />
Production<br />
Public Relations<br />
Account Coordination<br />
Writing/Editing<br />
Media Relations<br />
Account Management<br />
Law<br />
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Law Assistance<br />
Prosecution<br />
Defense<br />
Contractual<br />
Corporate<br />
Nonprofit or Public Interest<br />
Government<br />
Mediation<br />
Lobbying<br />
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