From Graduation to Career Ready in 21 Days: A Guide for English Majors
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If you have an English degree and are ready to find your first full-time job, then this book is for you. This simple, detailed guide is packed with the information and resources English majors need to successfully navigate the job search process in 21 days.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
how to find the right jobs to apply for
what you need to know about marketing yourself online
how to make yourself a more appealing candidate
what to do after you’ve received a job offer
...and everything in between.
When the competition for jobs is fierce, you can’t afford to cut corners. We show you exactly how to stand out and set yourself up for success: follow the instructions we provide each day in order to stay focused, make the most of your time, and ultimately land the job you’ve set your sights on.
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From Graduation to Career Ready in 21 Days - Alyssa Christensen
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, graduate! You did it. You worked for that English degree, and now it’s time to make it work for you.
Let’s get down to business.
If you’re ready to find your first full-time job, then this book is for you. This guide provides the information and resources you need to successfully navigate the job search process, from finding the right jobs to apply for, all the way to finally accepting a job offer.
In your goal of finding gainful employment, the competition is fierce: there are thousands of other graduates vying for the same positions as you, and you need a way to grab the attention of potential employers. Not only that, but for many, the clock is ticking—your time is precious. We know how hard it is to think about applying for jobs when you've got classes, homework, and internships to take care of, not to mention enjoying the wonderful but bittersweet last days of your senior year! It can be pretty overwhelming. We feel ya. But now that you’ve graduated, it’s time to get down to business.
This guide sets you up for success: follow the instructions we provide each day in order to stay focused, make the most of your time, and land the job you’ve set your sights on.
You CAN get a job with an English degree.
The first year out of college can be a tough one for any graduate, not only those with English degrees. But rest assured, English majors: your skills are indeed practical and sought-after by many employers. (We delve into this right on Day 1, so get psyched!) We’re not saying that finding these awesome jobs will be easy, and you might not get your dream job on the first try. But there are thousands of employers out there who are searching for candidates with the very skills you honed in college!
There are a few crucial tactics you need to know in order to make a smooth transition from studying Shakespeare and Steinbeck to full-time employment, and this book will guide you every step of the way in 21 days.
Ready?
(Yes. The answer is YES!
) Alright. Let’s do this.
WEEK 1
We’re not gonna lie—Week 1 is intense. Do some yoga. Light a candle. Keep calm. Prepare yourself to work hard and kick some serious butt in the job search and application process. By the end of this week, you will have transformed from a brand new college graduate into a viable job candidate with the resume, portfolio, and wardrobe (yep, we go there!) to prove it.
Here’s what this week looks like:
Day 1: Do your research.
Day 2: Look the part.
Day 3: Create a resume.
Day 4: Collect your writing samples.
Day 5: Own your online presence.
Day 6: Create an online portfolio.
Day 7: Connect with alumni.
DAY 1: DO YOUR RESEARCH.
Today is about getting your toes wet. Allow yourself the time to explore what kinds of jobs are out there, and narrow down your search.
But wait. What if you don’t even know what kind of a career you’re interested in? Where do you even start?
Narrowing in on something you’re truly passionate about and then actively pursuing it can take years, so don’t feel like you need to secure a perfect
job the first time. Sometimes the best way of figuring out what you DO want to do is by figuring out what you DON’T want to do. Of course, we recommend exploring DearEnglishMajor.com. Dear English Major features dozens and dozens of interviews with English majors with a wide array of careers in different fields.
And yes, they’re all using the skills they gained as English majors.
This is just the tip of the iceberg, but a few of those careers include:
Author
Comic Book Editor
Communication Specialist
Community Coordinator
Content Manager
Content Marketing Writer
Content Strategist
Contributing Writer
Copyeditor
Copywriter
Creative Director
Development Editor
Digital Media Manager
Editor
Email Marketing Copywriter
External Relations Manager
Filmmaker
Freelance Copyeditor
Freelance Writer
Grant Writer
Immersive Journalist
Internal Communications Specialist
Internet Marketing Specialist
Journalist
Lawyer
Librarian
Marketing Coordinator
Newspaper Editor
Professor
Proposal Writer
Public Relations Coordinator
Publishing Consultant
Screenwriter
SEO Analyst
Social Media Coordinator
Teacher
Technical Editor
Technical Writer
Video Game Writer
A lot of these titles are vague, and mean different things at different companies. They span a wide variety of industries, and the people featured on DearEnglishMajor.com work at nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, marketing agencies, publishing houses, newspapers, law firms,