10 Entry-Level Jobs for English Majors (No, English Teacher Isn’t One of Them)

When faced with the age-old question “What are you going to do with that degree?” English majors often find themselves wondering how they’ll land a job after graduation. You may think your only options are to become an English teacher, …

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A Day in the Life: Book Editor

Name: Russell Davis
Title: Editor
Company: Five Star Authors (Waterville, ME) [a division of International Thomson]
Age: 32

Education

B.A. in English from University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, with an emphasis in creative writing, and minors in humanistic studies …

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What Does a Marketing Manager Do? Key Job Duties, Salary, Skills Needed, and More

Marketing managers are ubiquitous in the professional world; they can be found across nearly every industry and in every size and type of company. Though their job descriptions and years of professional experience may differ, marketing managers serve as the …

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Virtual Road Trips to the Real World – Employer Site Visit over Winter Break!

Arcadia students are invited to take a virtual Road Trip to the Real World! Road Trips offer college students the opportunity to attend a virtual employer site visit between January 4 – 19, 2022. Host companies will talk about their …

By Alice Song
Alice Song Career Advisor
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A Day in the Life: Book Marketing Manager

Name: Bryan Christian
Title: Marketing Manager
Company: Simon & Schuster (New York, NY) (a division of Viacom)
Age: 35

Education: B.A. in History from Blackburn College

Professional History
After college, I had several jobs from working at a law firm …

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A Day in the Life: Public Relations Assistant

7:00 AM: I “officially” start my work day at 9, but I always grab my phone as soon as I get up—to check e-mail, voice messages, Twitter, Facebook, etc., and our intranet, to make sure I'm on top of whatever's …

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Changing Trends In The Publishing Industry

Karen Mc Dermott from Forbes has some insights into the changing trends in the Publishing industry.

Publishing is an ever-evolving landscape, one that can be quite unpredictable to gauge.

Five years ago, it was thought that it was only a …

By Maeghan Myers
Maeghan Myers Graduate Student Assistant
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Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Career in Media

After spending my entire career in media, in companies as varied as MTV, Condé Nast, SundanceTV, and Discovery, I am often asked to give advice on how to get into the media business. It usually comes from a passionate, wide-eyed …

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9 Companies That Let Your Creative Side Run Wild

If you're looking to join a company that lets you be yourself and cultivates creativity, here are nine great organizations you need to check out. They all prioritize the free flow of ideas and allow your creative side to run wild.

1. …

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28 Digital Marketing Terms You Need to Know (Whether You’re a Marketer or Work With One)

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my 10+ years in digital marketing it’s that there’s a lot of jargon to become familiar with and keep up with as things evolve. After all, change is the only constant in marketing.

So …

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