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IMPORTANT Salary Negotiation Tips for English Majors

Searching for your first full-time job can feel like a futile endeavor. Unemployment makes you vulnerable and it’s easy to jump at anything that bites. When you finally do receive an offer, negotiating for more money can feel out of the question, or may not even cross your mind. But you should absolutely try to negotiate for more money! We decided to break the ice on this taboo topic by reaching out to our readers for some real-world advice. Read on to find out how they approached their salary negotiations, and what the results were!

Posted on February 7, 2021 and filed under Articles, Featured Articles, Job Search Resources.

How much money do you make?

Yep, that's right—if you have an English degree, we want to know how much money you make (anonymously, of course). We have plenty of facts and stats from handy government sources, but we want YOUR anecdotal info.

Why? We want to let English majors know what's really out there in terms of income. What's their earning potential? Is an English major worth it? (Remember this article? It's time to get some fresh data!)

We will be using this information in an upcoming blog post on the income of English majors. Although it is anonymous, do keep in mind that we will share whatever you submit verbatim.


Posted on January 28, 2021 and filed under Articles.

100+ Holiday Gifts for English Majors

Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite English major? We rounded up a few gift ideas for writers/book lovers/word nerds that won't disappoint! (You'll definitely want to keep this guide on-hand for graduations, birthdays, etc. too!)

Full disclosure: This blog post includes affiliate links, and Dear English Major will receive a small percentage of any sales at no extra cost to you. Thank you very much for helping us fund Dear English Major! 


GOOD MORNING


BEAUTIFY YOUR WORDS


TIME TO PLAY


OUR FASHION FAVES


FOR YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY


ON THE GO


FOR THE HOME


JUST PLAIN FUN


KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP


STAY CURRENT


Explore more gift guides for English majors here:

Posted on November 24, 2020 and filed under Articles, Gift Guide New, Gift Guides, Gift-Giving Guide.

Building a Better Bookshelf: Anti-Racist Reading Lists & Black-Owned Bookstores

There are many resources that will help educate and empower you to become an anti-racist ally. As you research, if you are planning to buy books on anti-racism (etc.), consider purchasing these books from Black-owned bookstores. There are several Black-owned bookstores throughout the United States.

Posted on June 6, 2020 and filed under Articles, Featured Articles, Book Recommendations.