What are the career prospects in India and abroad after the completion of a UG/PG course in English & Literature?

There are immense opportunities for an English and literature graduate in government as well as private sector. A graduate in English and Literature can pursue MA in English and Literature and appear for UGC NET exam and apply for Assistant professor in various universities across India. One can also appear for various government exams like SSC, Bank PO, State PSC and Civil Services. Apart from teaching and government services a graduate in English and Literature can go in reporting and Media, Content writing, Sales, Front Office, Advertising and Promotions, Public Relations, Customer Service and Airlines. A management degree after graduation will enhance scope and opportunities.

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There are immense opportunities for an English and literature graduate in government as well as private sector. A graduate in English and Literature can pursue MA in English and Literature and appear for UGC NET exam and apply for Assistant professor in various universities across India. One can also appear for various government exams like SSC, Bank PO, State PSC and Civil Services. Apart from teaching and government services a graduate in English and Literature can go in reporting and Media, Content writing, Sales, Front Office, Advertising and Promotions, Public Relations, Customer Service and Airlines. A management degree after graduation will enhance scope and opportunities.

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You can be lecturer in UGC.

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Career in Private sector after English Literature Students of English Literature can get jobs with the media as reporters. It is also possible for them to get jobs with newspaper firms. If they have a degree in journalism, they can get jobs with news broadcasting firms like NDTV, CNN IBN, Zee News, Star News Communication etc. Companies that print out Magazines, as well as journals too, take in students of English literature frequently. Content development and ITES firms also recruit English post graduates. Some of the other fields besides this are: - Copywriter - Editor - Freelance Writer - Jobs with BPO and KPO firms - Novelist - Public Relation - Reporter - Teacher - Technical Writer Apart from these job prospects, students of English literature can also find jobs as independent literary critics, writing for print or online publications. They also have the option to start their own tuition centres for the English language. Government Career after English Literature Graduates of English literature can find jobs in the government sector as well. There are many areas where they can get jobs. Some of them are: - Civil Service - Decoders - Insurance - Interpreter - Law schools - Library - Linguists - Teachers - Tourist guides - Translator The many fields of entertainment also present postgraduate students of English literature with ample career opportunities. Those candidates who have good skills in writing can find them employed as campaign managers, speechwriters and other positions that require the sophisticated use of written and spoken English. Career Abroad after English Literature Candidates from English Literature can get jobs abroad too. There will be numerous companies from a variety of fields that requires students from English literature. Candidates can get jobs as proofreaders, Copy Editors, Copywriters, and writer in the marketing department (e.g. writing pamphlets or brochures for social service firms like PETA) etc. Students can also opt for research work abroad. But to get jobs abroad, work experience is a must. Long-term Career roadmap for English Literature Postgraduates Apart from teaching jobs, postgraduates of English Literature can start a career as consultants or they can join with publishing houses. With experience, candidates can get jobs with national as well as international magazines such as Vogue, National Geographic Magazine, etc.

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