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Some Real Talk About Income

Matt Hall Thoughts

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How much can you really expect to make with an English degree? Here’s what I’ve seen.… Continue Reading

Is Your Self-Talk Holding You Back?

Matt Hall Thoughts

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The story we tell ourselves eventually comes true.… Continue Reading

“What if I had to start over again with absolutely nothing?”

Matt Hall English Major Tips

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“What if I had to start over again with absolutely nothing?”

That was the question that flickered across my mind while I sat in traffic yesterday. I’ve been blessed with uncommon success in my copywriting career. Last year, for the third year in a row, I crossed the six-figure income line as a copywriter. And now, I think anyone can do it.… Continue Reading

Writers: How to Pick Sample Topics

Matt Hall Freelancing

Writers- How to Pick Sample Topics

This blog post is an excerpt from English Major Jobs 101. For the full lesson, and to view lots more, get instant access today.… Continue Reading

Starter Guide: What do I need to start freelancing?

Matt Hall Freelancing

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English majors like you have a great career advantage: we can live the freelance writer dream and work anywhere. But what do you need to get started?… Continue Reading

Dear Parents: Here’s a Letter from Me, Your Child, About My English Degree

Matt Hall English Major Job Tips, Other awesome stuff

Hi parent,

This is your child writing to you. You know, your child who’s studying English?

(Or maybe I’m just thinking about studying English but haven’t decided yet.)

We need to talk about the problem in education.… Continue Reading

What’s a Good Job Really Worth?

Matt Hall Making money

If you could pay $100 now for an additional $1.4 million down the line, would you do it?… Continue Reading

Is There Another Terminal?

Matt Hall Other awesome stuff, Thoughts

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Have you ever arrived at the airport, only to find the security line is an hour (or more) long?

You’re not alone. Security clearance is the longest, least efficient part of traveling. Since everyone has to do it, it’s a major bottleneck for travelers. What if there was another way?… Continue Reading

Announcing English Major Jobs 101: A Complete Update of the Job Course

Matt Hall English Major Tips, Essential Reading

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After spending over a year getting feedback from English majors, professors, and professionals, I’m pleased to announce something. English Major Jobs 101: Everything You Need To Know About Finding A Job You Love is now live. Now you can quickly access the best job prep resources for English majors on any device. It’s also an important step forward for what’s coming next.… Continue Reading

12 Phone Interview Mistakes And How to Avoid Them

Matt Hall English Major Job Tips, Interviewing

12 Phone Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Phone interviews feel stressful. Not only are you nervous about making a good impression, you’re trying to do so without any visual feedback or body language to read. It’s hard to know how you’re performing without being able to see the interviewer’s reactions. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what the hiring managers did or didn’t want to hear?… Continue Reading

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