Studying English is a smart career move – but you won’t learn that in school.

It’s common to feel frustrated, discouraged, or even depressed about your chances of a getting a job with an English degree. (Maybe it’s because even professors say, “If you want to get a job, don’t study English!”)

Getting the right advice about today’s job market from professors feels impossible. Almost all of them have focused their entire careers on higher ed. This means they don’t have a clue what it’s really like to search for a job in today’s market.

This isn’t to say these professors are bad or wrong; they’re just focused on a different type of job than you probably want. Because the truth is, only 3% of graduating PhDs will be hired as professors. (And usually, they get hired as low-paid adjuncts.)

Career counselors and professors give advice, but translating that into the real-world action can feel like a mystery.

As it turns out, your English major skills really are in high-demand.

Here are some statistics from the Bureau of labor statistics about English major job growth through 2026:

• Demand for writers and authors is increasing 8%
• Need for public relations specialists is growing 9%
• Advertising, promotions and marketing manager demand is increasing 10%, faster than average
• Market research analyst roles are growing 23%, MUCH faster than average
• Technical writer job growth is expected to be 11%, faster than average

There’s clearly demand for someone with your skill set. Companies will spend BILLIONS of dollars for talented, passionate people like you. 

But simply studying English isn’t enough to land a great job.

In order for you to land a high-paying English major job after college, you need the following:

• Practical, real-world experience
• The ability to think like a potential employer
• Concrete examples of their skills

By learning these keys to job success, I was able to go from broke to earning a six-figure income in less than 18 months after graduation. Not bad, right?

Now I’m sharing what I’ve learned with you so you don’t have to make the same mistakes I did.

To help you prepare for a great job after graduation, I’ve written The English Major Jobs 101: How to Get a Job with Your English Degree. It’s a step-by-step resource to help you know EXACTLY what employers really want – and how to become the type of candidate they want to hire.

What English Majors Say

Thanks for creating all these resources for English majors. I worked through a lot of the course’s steps before graduating in May and ended up landing a job as a content writer for a national non-profit.

-Matt, Writer, Dallas

English Major Jobs 101 provided practical advice and real-world examples that are applicable, even after graduation. The suggestions provided encouraging direction without being overbearing. It helped me to recognize different areas where my degree is valuable and applicable for not only finding a job, but finding a better job. Plus, the activities felt thought-provoking and didn’t feel like busywork.

-Kirsten, Tech Copywriter, San Francisco

I studied English because I wanted to lean into my strength as a writer for my career. Four years later I was a better writer, but had no idea how to make a career out of it. Eventually, I found an unpaid internship which turned into a low paying job where I now supervise interns who face the same problem. No one had answered the question, how do I turn my writing skills into a career? Matt Hall answers the question. Not only have I begun to branch into lucrative freelance work myself, I recommend the book to every undergrad intern who comes through our doors.

-Christopher, Content Strategist, Austin

This is the course I wish my teachers had given me in college. I love the idea that I don’t have to be stuck in low-paying jobs for life. English Major Jobs 101 finally turns “English majors can do anything” into practical, actionable advice.

-Mika, Account Manager, Los Angeles 

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What’s In The Course?

• Lesson 1: Getting an Employable Mindset
• Lesson 2: Preparing for Employment
• Lesson 3: Finding the Job
• Lesson 4: Random Tips and Tricks
• Lesson 5: Next Steps
• Bonus: Videos, Worksheets, and More
• Quick Starts to Write a Resume, Research Job Skills, and More

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Step 1: Getting an Employable Mindset

Before you can find the right job, you have to learn how to think like a successful, employable person. In this chapter, here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to give yourself permission to get the job
• A way to focus on the employer’s needs (and how this shortcuts you to an interview)
• An ironclad way to impress employers
• Why academic writing will make you look like a hack
• How to stop feeling like a liar or impostor
• The controversial truth about money
• Why a common English major myth can do to your career (it’s not pretty)
• The most important piece of advice any English major needs to know

Step 3: Finding and Applying for Jobs

In this practical skills-focused chapter, you’ll learn how to discover the best positions for you. This includes:

• Why it’s the skills, not job titles, that matter
• How to research the kind of companies you want to work for
• A method to write a job application that gets an interview (this helps me get a 80% interview rate when I apply for jobs!)
• The purpose of job application materials
• A step-by-step guide to writing a winning resume
• How to successfully interview
• How to write a great cover letter
• How to get a year of job experience without really trying – all before you graduate
• Whether it’s better to apply to lots of jobs or only a few
• The big secret about cover letters and resumes
• The best way to follow up after submitting an application
• How to create an attractive portfolio website in about an hour

Step 5: What’s Next & Appendix

In this final section, you’ll learn how to become job-proof. You’ll also discover the next steps you should take for a happy career.

The appendix includes fast access to some of my best resources, including:

• PDF course download
• Resume & Cover Letter templates
• A 30-day plan for getting job ready
• How to build a simple WordPress portfolio site in an hour
• How to automatically research skills for English major jobs
• How to fix a cover letter in 5-10 minutes
• How to save time and speed up research with Google Scholar
• Plus a list of the best apps, resources, and content referenced throughout the course