Writing

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn From Alumni
Additional Web Resources

Overview of Major

The writing major allows students to develop their talents as writers while grounding themselves in rhetoric and in a long tradition of poetry and prose. Writing majors typically go on to become editors, desktop publishers, lawyers, reviewers, newsletter managers, and consultants, as well as published authors.

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What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

English

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Potential Job Titles

English Teacher
Reporter
Technical Writer
Social Media Assistant
Assistant Publisher
Paralegal
Assistant Editor
Book Editor
Publications Editor
Grant Writer
Columnist
Librarian
Graphic Designer
Admissions Counselor
Litigation Support Specialist
Campus Minister
Freelance Writer
Scholarship Associate

Learn from Alumni

Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Writing. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

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Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

Sample Web Resources

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