Management

A troubleshooter for a Japanese import/export company says that her English major helped prepare her for her current position, especially since she is "confident in [her] abilities as a writer and a speaker."  She says that writing skills are very important in her job because much of it involves written communication with Customs, and adds, "During these last four years I have been especially pleased to be consulted for advice on written English."

A marketing trainer at Blue Shield/Blue Cross of Michigan says that both writing and critical reading skills play a large role in his current career.  His position requires him to develop manuals, presentation materials, and brochures; reading and proofreading are also "of utmost importance."  He remarks that his English major specifically helped get him his job: "My English major played a major role in the hiring decision process.  My manager told me I was hired because of my English major, my analytical abilities, and my writing quality.  My classroom experiences while at Albion greatly enhanced my ability to take a subject and review it with my audience."

A trainer/marketing strategist for IBM in Baltimore says: "My four years as an English major taught me to analyze what I read and to be precise in what I write. These skills are critical to my current position."