- Careers in English -

You may be surprised to discover that in our high-tech world, someone with strong English skills would be valued in the workplace and have access to many jobs. Anyone who has succeeded in English courses at Niagara College will have developed strong writing, editing, speaking, and document development skills. These skills are highly valued among employers. Just browse some of the job postings at two of Canada’s biggest job sites and see how many employers ask for “strong communications and interpersonal skills” or “effective writing skills.”

www.monster.ca

www.workopolis.com

In addition, consider the following careers in which effective communication skills play a primary role. All jobs listed below are based on searches done at the above web locations and eligibility includes college students with 3-year diplomas.

· Technical Writer

· Software Documentation Writer

· Marketing and Communications Writer

· Proposal Writer (marketing)

· Service Writer in the automotive service industry

· Database Report Writer

· Copywriter / Content Developer for Internet marketing company

STILL NOT CONVINCED?

Consider the famous people who’ve had fascinating careers with English as the core of their studies. The following link will connect you to a notice from Mississippi State University that provides facts about people who’ve had successful careers with English as the backbone of their education.

http://www.msstate.edu/dept/English/EnCelebs.html

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