SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Analyze written material
- Comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary
- Making oral presentations
- Computer skills
- Writing creatively and concisely
- Editing skills
- Knowledge of the structure and function of language
- Good listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Understanding of the nature of literature & of the various currents in literary criticism
- Shaping/summarizing general ideas into specific points
- Conduct & clearly explain research results
- Influencing and persuading
- Problem solving
- Knowledge of genres, authors, periods and critical approaches
- Thinking independently
- Articulate and analytical
- Identify patterns in written material
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Archivist
- Communications Officer
- Convention Planner
- Copywriter
- Curriculum Planner
- Drama Critic
- Editor
- Foreign Service Officer
- Journalist
- Paralegal
- Publications Coordinator
- Public Education Coordinator
- Publicist
- Radio/Television Broadcaster
- Reading Specialist
- Researcher
- Speech Writer
- Technical Writer
- Training Consultant
- Translator
- Communication Firms
- Government
- Education
- Librarian
- Marketing/ Advertising
- Social Media
- Digital Communications
- Political/Legal Officer
- Professional Journals
- Media/Public Relations
- Research/ Development
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Editors' Association of Canada
- Association of Canadian Publishers
- Canadian Authors Association
- Canadian Magazine Publishers Association
- The Writers' Union of Canada
- The Canadian Public Relations Society
- TESL Canada Federation
- Canadian Association of Journalists
- International Association of Business Communicators
- Writers Guild of Canada
- Women in Communications and Technology
- Canadian Marketing Association
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Culture Works Youth Internship Program
- Media Careers
- CPRS Employment Opportunities Web Site
- Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board
- Ontario Internship Program
- Career Edge
- Quill and Quire Job Board
- Work in Culture
- International Education and Youth
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Charity Village
- The Canadian Journalism Project
Get Experience
- English Literature at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, news and events, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Co-op
Complete three paid work terms and graduate with a distinct career advantage. To learn more about co-op, visit the co-op website.
English-literature co-op
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Connection Tools: Careerspace’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, networking, and marketing yourself at career events.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.