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Careers in English - Books

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  • I'm an English Major -- Now What?
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  • Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want

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  • 8 College Degrees That Will Earn Your Money Back
  • WSJ - "How to Get Hired"
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  • What English Majors Do Out There (.pdf) (Mason login required for off campus use.)
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  • Bloomberg Businessweek: A Liberal Take on Hiring

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