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Career

English majors work in such diverse fields as teaching and education; law; editing and publishing; advertising and marketing; freelance and technical writing; research; corporate communications; and government and public service, including the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and non-profit organizations. There are many resources available to UT English majors to help them select and successfully begin a new career. Please browse the links below for some ideas on where to start.

Texas Career Engagement

If you’re unsure of what you want to pursue as a profession, you may find career exploration especially helpful. Taking the time to reflect upon your values, interests, personality, and skills—as well as factors that may be influencing your choices—can help you make informed decisions about your future.

The Texas Career Engagement team offers career counseling appointments and online tools for exploring common career paths for English majors.

Liberal Arts Career Services

Make your dream career a reality with a visit to Liberal Arts Career Services! We offer a multitude of services to UT students and alumni. We'll help you research potential employers, write a resume, practice for interviews, and find an internship. We also manage a recruiting program providing on-campus interviews and career fairs throughout the year. Lastly, we advise students considering law school and offer courses for credit in areas related to the liberal arts and employment.

Texas Exes Career Network

The mission of the Texas Exes Career Network is to connect alumni and current students of The University of Texas at Austin for the purposes of sharing career-related information. Those searching our database will find Texas Exes who have volunteered to share their career experience and insight about occupations, industries, employers, labor market trends, and job relocation. The purpose of the Texas Exes Career Network is not to find jobs, recruit employees, sell products or services, or conduct surveys, but rather to network and share career information within the UT community.