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Career Reference Collection
Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).
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Careers for Bookworms and Other Literary Types
Career possibilites for those who enjoy the written word. Provides descriptions and professional profiles for careers in publishing, think tanks, libraries, the government, bookstores, academia, and media.
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Presents career options, including working conditions and qualifications, and job search strategies.
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How to Make a Living as a Poet
Practical advice on how to find poetic opportunities and, as the title suggests, to make a living off of them.
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Unconventional advice for freelance journalists.
Online Resources
To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the English Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.
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Career Services for English Majors
From Rutgers University, lists job possibilities for English majors and the career paths of recent Rutgers graduates and experienced alumni.
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Indiana University Department of English
Information about the English program at Indiana University Bloomington.
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From Creighton University in Omaha. Extensive links for aspiring writers. Fiction writing, copy editing, newspaper stringing, ten steps to a technical writing job, and many more.
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So You Think You Want to be a Freelance Proofreader?
From Freelance Jobs News. Describes steps to prepare yourself for work as a freelance proofreader.
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Career Options for English and Rhetoric & Writing Majors
From the University of Texas, lists job titles and job descriptions of entry-level positions for which graduates with a B.A. in English might be hired. Provides direct and indirect career options.
Additional Resources
English majors may also wish to view the Education, Journalism, and Liberal Arts web pages.
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