Internships and Careers

Join our English and Creative Writing graduates in success

93% of Class of 2023 English majors landed a job, enrolled in graduate school, or secured another chosen opportunity within six months of graduation.

English and Creative Writing

Contact Information

Danielle Kelly
Creative Arts and Communication Career Pathway Leader
dkelly@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6186

One Major, Multiple Paths

A degree in English and Creative Writing can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:

Associate Recruiter
Communications Coordinator
Content Writer
Copywriter
Digital Marketing Specialist
Editorial Assistant
Marketing Content Editor
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Production Coordinator
Teacher

Where our graduates land

Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.

Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:

Albert Whitman & Company
American Writers Museum
Beyond Legal Aid
Cambridge Educational Services
Digitas Health
Chicago History Museum
FCB Advertising
Kidsbooks Publishing
Macmillan Publishers
Modern Luxury Media
Penguin Random House
Publicis Health
Ragdale Foundation

Advancing their studies

English and Creative Writing graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:

Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing (University of Rochester, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Western Illinois University)
Master of Arts in Writing/Publishing (New York University, Northwestern University, University of Roehampton)
Master of Arts in Teaching (Carroll University, Lake Forest College, National Louis University, Northwestern University)
Master of Public Health (University of Chicago)
Master of Science in Journalism (Northwestern University)
Master of Science in Library and Information Science (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.

Success Stories and Outcomes

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Being involved in as many leadership opportunities as I could while attending Lake Forest College not only allowed me to grow individually, but also professionally. I have learned the importance of having confidence in your ideas, while also trusting others in working as a team.

Samantha Dolatowski '22, Kit Development Coordinator at Hand2Mind

Samatha's journey isn't the only way to make it at Lake Forest College. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.

Career Pathways

Our English and Creative Writing graduates...

Read and interpret complex texts

and make connections between texts and theories

Use reasoning and evidence

to develop arguments

Master the fundamentals

of English syntax and mechanics

Explain the historical, formal, and ideological contexts

of a variety of creative literature

Networking and Career Preparation

Learn more about the Forester Network

Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.

Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.

Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.

At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.

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