LEC052039. SAIGA SUSAN THODATHIL. " Essay on Job Opportunities after MA (English)"
A Prodigious job prospect awaits for a Masters
of Arts English degree holder. From the colonization of the British to at
present, the usage of English has seen a stark augment. More and more people
are getting added to the list of English speakers in the world every day.
English, used as a lingua franca, has lots of potentials to create vast
opportunities in the job market.
The most sought-after job after holding a masters in
English has been teaching. An extra qualification of a B.Ed. enables a person
to teach in schools, whereas a NET or Ph.D. is requisite to teach in colleges.
Besides regular teaching, e-learning is another thriving area now and will
remain so in the future. Through this, a person can get to work as an online
tutor, as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), or in the role of an Instructional Designer. There will be an enormous number of jobs in
this field.
According to KPMG’s
report on India’s media and entertainment report 2019, it
estimates that by the year 2024, industries such as digital advertising, print,
films, gaming, animation, and many others will see a surge in creativity and
innovation skills in the workforce. Thus, the demand for content creators,
copywriters, digital marketers, and others would be high. These jobs require
exceptional writing and analytical skills, which could be easily
met by a MA English degree holder. Most of the opportunities in the future will
be in media and communication. These include journalism, public relations,
digital/ social media marketing, blogging, etc.
A person who is good in his/her vernacular language can
take up jobs us that of a translator. With exceptional writing skills, you
could lounge yourself as a creative writer for a publication house, critic,
playwright, or an academic writer. The perfect blend of writing and
communication skills will help a person in building up a rewarding career. A
versatile field and a plethora of opportunities lie in front of them.
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