Employment – The Ellen Reeder

June 17, 2024

NHPR Professionals Help Plymouth State English Majors Learn how “Humanities Work”

This spring, the Plymouth State University English program, supported in co-sponsorship by the Humanities, Cultures and Communication Administrative Unit, hosted the first in what we hope to be a semi-regular series, “Humanities Work.” For this inaugural gathering, PSU English alumna Zoë Kay ‘18 (Marketing & Events Coordinator, NHPR) brought a whole crew from NHPR, including: Producer, All Things Considered, Michelle...

Alumni/Employment/Events/Plymouth State University/Students

March 9, 2021

English Alum Find Exciting Careers in Library Science

Many English majors struggle with what to do with their lucrative degrees. While the program has many benefits- effective communication, writing, and critical thinking skills, to name a few- it can be difficult for undergrads to choose a direction for their careers if education or academia aren’t necessarily appealing. With this in mind, Dr. Liz Ahl recently reached out to...

Alumni/Employment

October 12, 2020

Alumni Updates: Six Years in China

In 2014, Keith R. Bouchard arrived in China one week after graduating from PSU to teach English in Beijing. He worked for two years in an English training center before opening his own private classroom, Keith’s Happy English Classes, which has been in operation since 2016. In 2018 he was also invited to be the guest lecturer on early childhood...

Alumni/Employment/Videos

March 12, 2018

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities: March-April

Nervous about graduation? Feel like you need to develop your professional image? Come join in on the career development opportunities coming this March and April! These opportunities are perfect for English majors who wish to step into professional careers after graduation, or for those looking to improve their professional persona. Senior Professional Dinner Thursday, March 29, 6:00pm-8:00pm Merrill Place Conference...

Employment/Plymouth State University

December 6, 2017

Digital Jobs for English Majors: An Infographic

Web-based careers are growing. What they need to fill employment gaps are innovative individuals with liberal arts experience. English majors, in particular, are strong candidates for many digital careers due to their solid writing and communication skills. Below are just a few of the digital careers that complement those with an English degree. SEO Content Writer: SEO Specialist: Job Description...

Employment/Students

November 5, 2017

Why Cluster English Majors with Technology?

In Fall 2017, Plymouth State University kicked off its integrated cluster program. This program threads complimentary majors into units called “clusters”. English majors have been placed in the Arts and Technologies with programs such as Computer Science and Information Technology. Some may ask, “Why cluster English majors with technology?” At face value, the two disciplines can seem worlds apart. But in...

Employment/Plymouth State University

October 20, 2017

Resume Keywords for English Majors

English majors do more than just read and write. As a junior English student, I am certain that I do more than simply consume and regurgitate words onto a page. But words that explain all the things I do often escape me. What skills does an English major use on a day-to-day basis? “Can explicate the works of Flannery O’Connor through...

Employment/Students

May 2, 2017

In Case You Missed It…A Few Resume Tips From MESA

Here’s a sampling of what MESA went over at the resume workshop last Thursday! 1. Keep your resume concise, to the point, and specific. 2. Only include information in your resume that is pertinent to the job that you’re applying for. 3. Do your research! Make sure you know what the organization stands for and does on a daily basis...

Employment/Plymouth State University/Students