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Careers in English

Many colleges and universities have good Web pages on careers for English majors, so there's probably no need for us to develop a new one. One of the best sites is at Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to its original content, it includes, on its Bibliography page, links to other good career sites.
 

In Professor Ken Davis's office, CA 501N, is a small library of books on careers and internships, any of which you're welcome to borrow. They include:

• Basalla and Debelius, "So What Are You Going to Do with That?": A Guide to Career-Changing for M.A.'s and Ph.D.'s

• Bly, Careers for Writers and Others Who Have a Way with Words

• Bridges, Creating You & Co.: Learn to Think like the CEO of Your Own Career

• Feingold, No More Coffee-Pot Internships

• Ferguson's Careers in Focus: Writing

• Field, 100 Best Careers for Writers and Artists

• Frothingham, How to Make Use of a Useless Degree: Finding Your Place in the Postmodern Economy

• Giangrande, The Liberal Arts Advantage: How to Turn Your Degree into a Great Job

• Green, Internship Success

• Guiley, Career Opportunities for Writers

• Mackay, Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty: The Only Networking Book You'll Ever Need

• Mogel, Making It in Book Publishing

• Munschauer, Jobs for English Majors and Other Smart People

• Sweitzer and King, The Successful Internship
   

Other resources you may find helpful include:

• IU School of Liberal Arts' Career Opportunities Page

• IUPUI Career Center

• Student Employment Opportunities

• What can I do with this Major?

• Career Planning & Counseling Services

• Career & Self Assessment Inventories

• Credential Files

• Career Skills Workshops

• JAG Jobs

• Job Search Web Links

• Job Fairs

And remember: one of the very best steps you can take toward a career is doing an internship!

Internship Opportunities

• English Department Internships

• IUPUI Internship Opportunities

• Previous internships completed by students in W398 and L490

To do an internship in the University Writing Center, students must apply to the Writing Fellows Program by contacting Tere Molinder Hogue, tmhogue@iupui.edu, 274-5650. This program offers experienced student writers opportunities to learn more about their writing while tutoring students in the University Writing Center. Those accepted to the program enroll in the W396 Writing Fellows Training Seminar, which prepares them to work as effective peer tutors and enhances their awareness of language, both written and oral. Fellows tutor six hours a week. This is one of the best internships available for students interested in writing and/or any form of teaching, tutoring, or training.

English Department Internships

• learn beyond the classroom environment

• explore various career opportunities before committing to them

• gain experience in career-related fields

• prove your ability to perform at the professional level

• make valuable contacts in the professional world

• find permanent employment, perhaps with the organization in which you intern

Who is eligible for an internship?

To do an internship, a student must:
 

• be at least a junior

• have at least a 2.5 grade point average

• have completed at least one semester at IUPUI

• be seeking a degree

• have successfully completed a 300- or 400-level writing course, or get approval from the department's internship coordinator, Professor Kenneth W. Davis, CA 501N, 274-0084, kdavis@iupui.edu

How do I find an internship?

Begin by attending an internship orientation offered by the IUPUI Internship Program. (For information, go to http://www.career.iupui.edu/studentsf.html, then click on Internships.)

In addition to the internship resources available through the Internship Program, you may get information from Professor Davis, including several books and reports of past interns.

An internship should provide a new, structured, supervised learning experience in writing or other language activities. Please note that internship credit is not given for:

• work done as part of your current job

• work completed before beginning the internship

• work done in your home or an employer's home

• work done for an employer who does not have an expert employee who can guide your work and from whom you can learn

How much does an internship pay?

Some internships do not pay in an immediate monetary sense; instead, they offer experience and learning that can pay in the future. Some internships do pay a salary or stipend, negotiated between you and your employer.
 

How do I register for my internship?

1. Complete your portion of the Internship Proposal Form which is provided on the "Forms and Documentation" link on the left margin of the internship Web site.

2. Have the employer complete his or her portion of the Internship Proposal.

3. Turn the Internship Proposal Form in to the Internship Program in the Career Center. The Internship Program will forward it, along with additional supporting information, to Professor Davis in the English department.

4. Wait to hear from the Internship Program. This wait should be no longer than 1 week. Please contact Sarah Reed (sarareed@iupui.edu) if you haven't heard from her after one week; she will inform you of the English department's decision regarding your internship at the e-mail address you provided on your Proposal. When Professor Davis approves an internship on behalf of the English department, he will authorize you to register for E398.

5. When you receive approval from the Internship Program, you may register for E398.
    

What happens during my internship?
 

• Sarah Reed, with Professor Davis or the Career Center Director, may conduct a site visit. Sarah Reed will make these arrangements.

• Record your work experiences in a journal, using the instructions at http://www.career.iupui.edu/journaling.pdf.

• If any problems arise, contact Sarah Reed or Professor Davis immediately.

How do I get credit and a grade for my internship?

At the end of your internship, submit to the Internship Program:

• your weekly journal of activities/hours of work

• your Student Evaluation (provided by the Internship Program)

• your Employer Evaluation (provided by the Internship Program)

Internships held by English majors, since 1985

compiled by Steve Fox, Associate Chair for Students

(does not include Writing Center internships)

[ No Date Given | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 |1992 | 1994 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 ]

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