english and history majors

College Majors
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<p>what kind of job opportunities are there exactly for english and history majors? what is the outlook for those careers?</p>

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<p>Well I can't answer for history majors, but for English majors, there's a lot to choose from. You could write, obviously--become an author, a journalist, a freelance writer, a business writer, a science writer. You could teach. You could go into publishing--print (books, magazines, newspapers, journals), web (really growing right now!). There's also a market for ebooks. You could become a book agent. You could become an editor of any description. You can really do anything--work for just about any corporation, write press releases, web content, ad content, etc. You can start your own business. You can work in house or out of house. There's so many options, but people generally think, "oh, I could either write the next great American novel" (I am SO sick of hearing people say that!), or they could become a journalist, or they could teach...and that's it. And it is SO not true!</p>

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<p>thanks URichmond2010! my parents are part of the general public who think that majoring english is a "waste" and all you can do is become a journalist or teach. i'll try to explain the other options...</p>

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<p>doesn't it seem like the people who think English majors can only teach seem out of date? and they're the same ones who focus on "up-to-date majors" like technology. lol.</p>

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<p>I was trained as an historian, and have a masters degree in the subject. I had a very rewarding 30 year plus career in the Federal government mostly as an investigator and analyst in the area of in the nondiscrimination. I am doing the same type of work currently for a University as my retirement job.</p>

<p>History teaches you to be a critical thinker, to evaluate sources, to research and analyze, and to put together in a written coherent form materials from many different sources. Great skills in the job market.</p>

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<p>Thanks tsdad! Your job sounds interesting! Is there a need for investigators and analysts in the federal government?</p>