Okay so you’ve just graduated from university with a degree in English, but what next? It’s a broad subject but there are plenty of options out there. Not many people will come out with an English degree, write a book and become famous, but companies are always looking for writers.
Online content is essential today and many companies have stepped into the world of content marketing. There is also the opportunity to head out into journalism, perhaps local newspapers, but you may need some NCTJ qualifications before you can break into this industry.
PR involves a great deal of content, such as writing press releases, news items and carefully wording reports. If you’ve studied English then you’re likely to be a clean writer and that’s a good skill, but you have to pick a niche and know exactly which industry you want to break into.