4 Summer Jobs for English Majors of All Concentrations

By Brittany Hawes on May 30, 2017

As English majors, searching for a job over the summer that both embraces our love for literature and pays well might seem a little intimidating at first.

There are plenty of summer or seasonal jobs out there that English majors will excel at that don’t involve writing or reading, but what lover of words wouldn’t want to work in a place that circulates around the subject each of us grew up loving the most? Fear not; there are plenty of places where we English majors will feel “write” at home.

Without further ado, I give you four summer jobs that English majors will love.

Freelance Writer

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1.) Freelance Writer

What better way is there for a writer to earn money than to write? There are literally hundreds of online magazines, company websites, and big-name blogs out there that are looking for talented and aspiring writers to write for them.

You could be writing thrilling articles for a travel blog, discussing writing techniques for a writing-based blog, planning a description for a series of products, praising (or bashing) a book you read over on a book review website or working on a variety of other projects. The best part is that you get paid for it!

According to www.payscale.com, the median hourly pay for a freelance writer is around $24, although the pay rate is based on skills that are required for the specific job and the experience that you have. You can find a list of websites that offer freelance jobs at this website. You can also try searching on your favorite blogs/websites to see if they are looking for new writers to create articles for them. Be creative and search for what interests you most! You’ll be able to create a better article if you’re writing about what you love.

Library

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2.) Library Page/Assistant

I’ve worked as a library page and a library assistant and can attest to the fact that these positions are both amazing jobs for any book-lover to hold. Not only do you get to be surrounded by books every day, you’re among the first to handle brand-new releases from big name authors. You’ll also get to discover some awesome first-time novelists that you can add to your personal library at home. Plus, you get to work with other people who enjoy reading (and most likely writing as well)! There are bound to be tons of book-related conversations.

You’ll also get the chance to make some great connections at the workplace that you can carry with you on the path to your dream career. The average hourly pay for a library page is around $9.67, according to payscale.com. Try walking into your local library and asking if they’re in need of help or search on your county’s website and see if the library has any open positions.

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3.) Sales Associate at a Bookstore

This is a great job for students who are concentrating in creative writing. Working at a bookstore has the same benefit as working at a library: you’re surrounded by shelves and shelves of books! You get the chance to discover authors and publishers, find out what makes a book sell or not, see which genres are really hot at the moment, and also get to witness beautiful book covers on a daily basis (which can all serve as inspiration for the creation of your own novel!).

Being able to direct and assist a fellow reader in the discovery of their next favorite book is extremely rewarding; plus, you get paid for it. You can start searching for a job at bookstore chains like Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million or look into positions available at your city’s local, privately-owned bookstores. Another fun bonus of working at a bookstore is the chance to host a book signing for either a local or famous author!

Private Tutor

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4.) Private Tutor

Helping a student who is struggling with English might be one of the most rewarding jobs you’ll be able to do this summer. Not only are you helping someone else, you’ll also be keeping your own mind sharp this summer by practicing what you’ve learned with your pupil. As a private tutor, you’ll be able to choose the hours you’re willing to work along with hourly pay desired. Pay can depend on how much your client is willing to offer if you were the one to find them and it wasn’t the other way around.

In order to find a private tutoring job, try checking with your local grade schools. They often have tutoring programs designed to help their students over the summer. You can also try websites like Indeed or sign up as a tutor on websites like www.care.com.

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