Did you know? According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, US firms will create a staggering 22 million new jobs between 2002 and 2012. How many jobs/occupations can you describe? Most of us are only familiar with a handful of occupations- jobs our friends and relatives have or the ones we see on television or those depicted in the movies.

As the number of job titles change and grow, we must increase our repertoire to stay current and employable. In this on-line adventure, your English instructor is giving you time and credit to learn more about careers for English majors. While you may or may not think you will find a career in an English related field, you may be surprised at the number and varied career opportunities.

By linking to this University site you will find more information about jobs for an English major. You will find a list of famous people with English majors, and the value of an English degree at these respective locations.

What interests you?
If you choose work that is interesting to you, there is a much greater chance you will be successful at it. Look at the diagram on this page to get a better picture of how one finds a career path. You can see from the diagram that focusing on what interests you is one of the keys to career success. With that in mind, complete this Destinations 2020 survey. Write down on your assignment sheet what interests you the most; is it people, things or information? Next, because you are doing this career adventure as part of your English class, click on the arts/language selection and explore 12 career choices. Write down your top three job titles.

What can I do with a major in…?
You now have some ideas of what you can do with an English major. Look at this Monster major to career converter. Find your major or want a be major. Then check off some jobs that interest you. Complete the process by identifying your location and you will get a list of actual jobs. Write down two or three jobs that appeal to you on your assignment sheet. At Cal Berkeley, you can click on English and then see the employers, kinds of jobs and average pay of UCB graduates with English majors.

What is the job outlook in the 21st century?
The workplace is changing and so will employment opportunities. This Department of Labor PowerPoint will give you a quick review of some of those workplaces changes.

While the job outlook looks good in many California counties, find out more about your local employment profile right here. If you say, “show me the money” then check out which degrees will earn you the most at CNN Money.

What job title would you choose today?
How would you like to create a job title as interesting as you are? As your final assignment visit this Ninth House site and write a job title that suits you or will suit you in the future. Be ready to explain!