Which area of study in English & Literature offers better career growth prospects?

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    Swapnaneel Bhuiya | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Following are the career opportunities after perusing English literature: (a) Language teaching at primary school (b) BPO/KPO as Customer Service Representative (c) Front Desk jobs in various services industries (d) Translator if student knows multiple language (e) Trainer (f) Freelance writing (g) Technical writer (h) Blog writer or Journalism (I) PR or Advertisement (j) Clerical Services in various type of organisation (k) Government job including Civil Services where eligibility criteria is graduation degree (l) Defence services and Paramilitary forces in non-technical arms (m) PO or clerical services in banks (n) Library expert (o)
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    ABHISHEK K If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    (a) Language teaching at primary school (b) BPO/KPO as Customer Service Representative (c) Front Desk jobs in various services industries (d) Translator if student knows multiple language (e) Trainer (f) Freelance writing (g) Technical writer (h) Blog writer or Journalism (I) PR or Advertisement (j) Clerical Services in various type of organisation (k) Government job including Civil Services where eligibility criteria is graduation degree (l) Defence services and Paramilitary forces in non-technical arms (m) PO or clerical services in banks (n) Library expert (o) Research assistant to law, account or other independent professionals (p
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    Varun Mehta | Contributor-Level 8

    7 years ago
    One of the best options for a career in English and Literature is UGC NET.
    To get more details about CBSE UGC NET, visit:
    https://www.eduncle.com/cbse-ugc-net-exam
    For those who are passionate about English and teaching English is something satisfying, then UGC NET is perfect for them. After your Masters in English, you can go for UGC NET exam. After clearing UGC NET, you can become a professor in some of the top universities and colleges in India. You can teach your favorite subject with a good salary.
    To get more details about UGC NET, visit the link shared above.
    Hope this will help.
    Best of luck.
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    Sunil Soni Management & IT Consultant | Scholar-Level 18

    7 years ago
    Following are the career opportunities after perusing English literature:
    (a) Language teaching at primary school
    (b) BPO/KPO as Customer Service Representative
    (c) Front Desk jobs in various services industries
    (d) Translator if student knows multiple language
    (e) Trainer
    (f) Freelance writing
    (g) Technical writer
    (h) Blog writer or Journalism
    (I) PR or Advertisement
    (j) Clerical Services in various type of organisation
    (k) Government job including Civil Services where eligibility criteria is graduation degree
    (l) Defence services and Paramilitary forces in non-technical arms
    (m) PO or clerical services in banks
    (n) Library expert
    (o) Research assi
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    Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar La vie est faite pour vivre pas pour stresser | Scholar-Level 18

    7 years ago
    Hello,
    Aah, English literature! It's one of the richest languages in the world. It has an unlimited resource of poetry, prose, drama, etc. It's a language that does not hesitate to co-opt words from other languages and hence, in turn, become richer & richer.
    Having done graduation in English literature is a great advantage. It opens up different vistas of careers. One can think of teaching, one can appear for civil services, translation is also a big-time opportunity. If one is not interested in teaching then doing MBA is also an option. Advertising industry also requires linguistics experts. One can also become a book reviewer, story wr
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    Prerit Kohli I'm creative, passionate and hard working | Contributor-Level 10

    7 years ago
    Hello,
    Below is the listed career prospects for a candidate in the areas of English and Literature:
    a- Media: Journalism is most promising and cool career path for a student perusing studies in the area of language major.
    b- Publishing: With the digitization growth over past decade online publishing it is very interesting to go into the field of publishing. The field not only is an interesting thing to do but also promise to provide name and fame.
    c- Academics careers: Although for teaching additional degree and education is required but for the candidates seeking perfect work-life balance, teaching is the first thing in the field of Engli
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