Career Mentoring
“Employers tell us every day that they need people who can communicate, who can think critically, and who can problem solve. They're looking for blended skills—people who can deal with more complexity.” — Elizabeth Simmons, Assistant Director in Career and Professional Development
“I switched from a pre-med psychology track to an English degree and ultimately found that the soft skills I had been developing throughout my undergraduate degree could apply to a number of different fields—particularly digital media and content strategy, which is where I found my post-college job.” — Brodie Foster, Creative Workflow Coordinator
The Department of English is committed to helping you find a fulfilling career. During your progress through the major, you will be asked to explore career possibilities, draft an academic plan that aligns with your career goals, and consult one-on-one with departmental advisors. As you finish the major, you will develop professional materials and practice representing yourself to outside audiences (such as employers and graduate school admissions officers). As an English major, you’re acquiring proficiencies that will serve you well in any career.
To talk about professional opportunities in English, make an appointment with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Margaret Jay Jessee, at
Other Resources
Career and Professional Development Services has job and internship listings, job fairs, resume builders, and many more resources for UAB students. We recommend that you take advantage of all that they have to offer.
Learn More: Our Alumni
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Rebekah Kummer
One month after graduation, Rebekah Kummer landed a job as a Technical Writer/Editor II at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. Read more about Rebekah.
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Beth Shelburne
Journalist and writer Beth Shelburne has been named one of 10 PEN America 2018 Writing for Justice fellows. Read more about Beth.
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Shelby Morris
Shelby Morris earned her B.A. in Professional Writing with a minor in Spanish in 2016 followed by an M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition in 2018. She is currently attending law school at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. Read more about Shelby.