Discover- What can I do with my degree?
You may want to begin by researching a career directly related to your degree such as a journalist, writer or publisher. However, many English and Creative Writing students consider career paths such as marketing and social media executive, public relations officer and roles in the education sector including teaching, mentoring and consultancy. Graduates can also choose to become freelancers in their specialist areas. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?
Develop- Developing skills and experience
If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.
Compete- Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study
When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.
Media, PR, and publishing vacancy websites
Hold the Front PageJournalism.co.ukCampaignThe DrumPR Week JobsBookCareersThe BooksellerThe Society of Young Publishers (SYP)Independent Publishing Awards (IPG)Other graduate jobs websites and careers
Edge Hill Careers Vacancy PortalMilkroundProspectsTargetLinkedIn JobsJobs.ac.ukBright NetworkCareers information websites for English and Creative Writing students
media.infoPR MomentThe Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)Publishers Association (PA)Chartered Institute of Editing and ProofreadingThe Society of Young Publishers (SYP)WritersServicesSociety of AuthorsWriters' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)Writers & ArtistsBBC WritersScreenSkillsArts Council EnglandGetting into Teacher Training | Edge Hill UniversityComplete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.
Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse opportunities on the Careers PortalYour go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.
CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSetGet ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.
Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessmentsPractice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.
Practice online tests at Graduates First Practice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interviewHow to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.
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