9 jobs you'd be good at if you studied English at university

Sally Bracegirdle
Head of Marketing

What can you do with an English degree? Well, lots actually.

Contrary to popular belief, you can in fact do more with an English degree than teach, although that's also a perfectly fine career choice!

The vast array of skills you've gained during your degree will be a great advantage in many careers - we've picked out nine of the best and listed them below. 

 

1. Candlefox - Content and Digital Marketing Executive

  • Where: London
  • Salary: £21,000 + annual bonus
  • When to apply: ASAP

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Use your writing skills to create engaging content for a rapidly growing education marketplace designed to assist people in finding career happiness. Your ability to communicate clearly and your keen attention to detail are exactly what Candlefox are looking for in their new Content and Digital Marketing Executive. 

 

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As a Conference Producer for Marcus Evans, superb copy-writing skills, an inquisitive mind and a determination to meet deadlines are all essential qualities you'll need to have. Luckily, your English degree has given you all of them and more in abundance, making you an ideal candidate for this exciting role. 

 

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3. Instant Impact - Graduate Recruitment Consultant 

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6. GradTouch - Creative Copywriter

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Fancy joining the team here at GradTouch? As an English graduate, there's a very good chance that you have the skills we're looking for in our new Creative Copywriter: a complete grasp of grammar, a sharp eye for proofreading and a passion for storytelling and creativity. If that sounds like you, click below to find out more and apply.

 

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Delphic Eco are looking for a dynamic graduate to help with increasing awareness of their brand. You'll be tasked with assisting with (and possibly leading) projects surrounding the management of all marketing and communications. If you are passionate about the environment and want to use your literary skills to help it, this is the job for you. 

 

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This is your chance to combine your love for writing with international travel. City Travel Review are offering people like you the opportunity to explore exciting European cities and produce a professional quality Travel Guide about your experiences to benefit future visitors. Sound good? Hit the link below to find out more.

 

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If you think that maybe you'd like to try teaching English but you're not ready to commit to a career in it just yet, English First have the solution. Start the adventure of a lifetime and teach English in China for a year. You'll immerse yourself in the culture, make new friends and gain a whole host of skills to add to your CV, which will come in handy whatever you end up doing.