English, BA Career Opportunities
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook Survey, written and oral communication skills are the third and fifth most important employee attributes. Effective communication in multiple modes is only one of several marketable skills that English degrees provide, including critical thinking, collaboration, and technological literacies—all highly valued by employers.
This page provides links to job boards in fields related to English as well as opportunities for networking and professional development.
Career Paths for English Majors
- advertising
- arts and entertainment
- broadcasting
- business
- editing
- education
- human resources
- internet publishing
- journalism
- law
- library science
- management
- nonprofit management
- politics
- professional and technical services
- publishing
- technical writing
Networks and Professional Organizations
- College English Association
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs
- Conference on College Composition and Communication
- Modern Language Association
- National Council of Teachers of English
- Sigma Tau Delta
- South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Job Search Information
Job Boards in the Humanities
- Higher Education
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- MLA Job List
- Work For Good (nonprofit organizations)
- Georgia Public Libraries
- American Library Association
- Journalism
- Business Writing
State of Georgia Job Listings
Metro Atlanta Government Employment Websites
- Clayton County Jobs
- Cobb County Jobs
- Dekalb County Jobs
- Fayette County Jobs
- Fulton County Jobs
- Gwinnett County Jobs
- Henry County Jobs
- Rockdale County Jobs
- City of Atlanta Jobs
- City of Morrow Jobs
Other Employment Websites
Internships
The English Department offers internship opportunities for current Clayton State students.
CSU Resources
**Laker CareerZone - The official job listing and resume database for Clayton State University students and graduates. Full/Part-Time Employment, Internships, and web posting of resumes contact the Clayton State Office of Career Services for any questions.