Careers in Language & Literature

English Language & Literature  •  English As a Second Language (TESOL–ESL–ENL) 

Career Exploration

• Language & Literature Professional Associations & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   
• Best Jobs for Humanities Majors – payscale.com
• Careers in Publishing – cmu.edu
• Christian Writers Groups – todayschristianliving.org
• Copyright.gov
• English Careers – bestcolleges.com
• English Careers – simmons.libguides.com
• Is teaching English abroad a good career for you? – goabroad.com
• Modern Language Careers – simmons.libguides.com
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – U.S. Dept. of Labor
  
  

English Language Jobs

• ALA JobLIST – ala.org. jobs in libraries.
• Careers in Communication & Performing Arts – *a Squires library career guide
• English Jobs  |  English Language Jobs  |  English as a Second Language |  ​English Internships – Indeed.com
• Hamilton County Baptist Association ESL Ministry – opportunities in the Chattanooga area to observe or volunteer
• Internships – by Simmons College
• Network of International Christian Schools
• OverseasJobs.com
• TransitionsAbroad.com
   

More Job Listings & Career Assistance

• Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks
• Education Careers
• Lee University Center for Calling & Career
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Topic Guide: Careers (general career resources)

Foreign Language

Career Exploration

• Language & Literature Professional Associations & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   
• Best Jobs for Humanities Majors – payscale.com
• Careers in Publishing – cmu.edu
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
   

Foreign Language Jobs

• ALA JobLIST — joblist.ala.org. jobs in libraries.
• Jobs requiring knowledge of Spanish (Chattanooga, TN) — Indeed.com
• Jobs requiring knowledge of Spanish (Cleveland, TN) — Indeed.com
• Modern Language Careers – simmons.libguides.com
   

More Job Listings & Career Assistance

• Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks
• Education Careers
• Lee University Center for Calling & Career
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Topic Guide: Careers (general career resources)

Writing

Career Exploration

• Language & Literature Professional Associations & Organizations – leeuniversity.libguides.com
  Professional associations can be very useful for your job search and career development. Organizations often offer:
  1)  job postings and other online career resources & tips; 
  2)  scholarships, internships, job referrals, conferences, continuing education, and networking opportunities; 
  3)  student association chapters, often for a lower membership fee.
   
• Best Jobs for Humanities Majors – payscale.com
• Careers in Publishing – cmu.edu
• Christian Writers Groups – todayschristianliving.org
• Copyright.gov
• English Careers – bestcolleges.com
• English Careers – simmons.libguides.com
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – U.S. Dept. of Labor
   

Writing Jobs

• Creative Writer Jobs  |  Writer Jobs — indeed.com
• Creative Writing — library.msstate.edu
• JournalismJobs.com
• Poets & Writers – pw.org
   

More Job Listings & Career Assistance

• Christian & Non-Profit Job Banks
• Communication & Performing Arts Careers
• Education Careers
• Lee University Center for Calling & Career
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Topic Guide: Careers (general career resources)

  Related Career Guides

More Language & Literature Career Resources

• Featured Books
• Find More Books
• Resumes – Cover Letters – Interviews
• Networking – Associations – Organizations
• Databases
• Videos

Other Library Career Guides

• General Career Resources
• Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Communication & Performing Arts
• History – Humanities – Political Science
• Education
• Religion & Christian Ministry
• Index to All Career Guides

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Lee University Center for Calling & Career
Career Guidance & Resources for Lee University Students & Alumni

(423) 614-8630
ccc@leeuniversity.edu
leeuniversity.edu/calling-career

career exploration  •  career counseling
strengths development  •  mentor networking
job search techniques  •  employer research
resume review  •  interview preparation