English DYW & Employability

 

Careers directly related to English:

  • Editorial work
  • Proof reader
  • Journalism (newspapers, magazines etc.)
  • Writer/author
  • Copywriter

Careers where English will be useful:

  • Librarian
  • Administration
  • Media researcher
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Social media manager
  • Education consultant
  • Law
  • Police Officer

University courses that require English at either Nat 5 or Higher:

  • Law
  • Medicine
  • English Literature
  • History
  • Film and Television Studies
  • Any language course (German, Greek, Gaelic etc.)
  • Music (MA)
  • Politics
  • Primary/ Secondary teaching

Work skills desired by employers gained through studying English:

  • Communication skills – highly valued
  • Written skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Planning and Research skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Resilience

Useful links – see these web articles below

What Skills Do Employers Want?

Key Skills that impact on Success

Essential Skills

Skills employers want most

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