Internships & Careers
Skills you build as an English major
Writing and communication are the most often used in the work place. Analytical skills were also used quite often and in a variety of ways. The study of literature, although necessary for teaching and research, has given many students greater insights while pursuing other careers and a better understanding of the world in general.
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Career Coaching
Full-time career coaches will meet one-to-one with you to help you focus your career visions and achieve your professional goals.
Apply for an Internship Course
For every 50 hours you work in your internship, you can earn 1 credit hour for up to 6 credit hours a semester with a max of 12 total.
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The Canticle
The Canticle provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Utah to publish creative or critical writing as well as showcase art and photography.
Micro-Internships
Micro-internships are short-term, paid internships. They are great for exploring new career paths and gaining new skills in more project-oriented ways.
Hinckley Internships
Go local, national, or global for your internship experience. The Hinckley Institute places interns in a variety of positions.
Student Media
Student media is a student-run organization offering many on-campus internship opportunities with the Daily Utah Chronicle, K-UTE radio station, Geeksquad, Wasatch Magazine, AdThing, and more.
English Career Placements
- Trial Attorney
- Audit Associate (Accountant)
- Director of Digital Marketing
- People and Culture Recruiter
- Morning News Producer
- Coordinating Technical Writer/Editor
- Vice President of Learning and Development
- Culture and Music Reporter
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Fraud Investigator (Goldman Sachs)
- Grant Programs Coordinator
- Editor
- Search Engine Optimization Strategist
- Quest Designer at Amazon Games
- Document Preservation Specialist (Ancestry.com)
- Director of Brand Marketing
- Young Adult Librarian
- Senior Event and Venue Specialist
- Customer Success Strategist
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Where are They Now
Hailey Danielson
Producer at KSTU
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature Honors
Nicholas Goudsmit
Editorial Specialist, Class Report Office, Harvard Alumni Association
Bachelor of Arts, English
Hailey Danielson – Producer at KSTU
Working in a fast-paced and high-stakes field like a newsroom, I have to ask hard questions and think critically about every tip, every call, and every incident. The English department at the University of Utah helped me master those critical skills. I know how to make arguments, understand all sides, and when I’m asking people questions, I know what tough questions need to be asked. I know how to avoid logical fallacies, false claims, and stories that just don’t hold water, and it's all thanks to the University of Utah.
Nicholas Goudsmit - Editorial Specialist, Class Report Office, Harvard Alumni Association
My University of Utah English degree has been a major stepping stone to a successful career in publishing. Not only did my degree track equip me with the transformative knowledge and experience to break into the industry, but it also got me excited about postgraduate career opportunities, which is equally important. Knowing the kinds of opportunities that lay ahead of my undergraduate career, and having the toolkit to pursue such opportunities with excitement and proficiency, allowed me to successfully begin my career as a U alum.
