Helene Meyers is Professor Emerita of English at Southwestern University, where she held the McManis University Chair and designed Novel English Majors, a nationally recognized career pathways course. She is the author Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021).

• Introduction: Empowering English Majors 1. An English Major's Skill Set 2. Storytelling 3. Know Thyself as an English Major and Beyond 4. Possible Livelihoods for an English Major 5. Internships and Beyond 6. Networks and Mentors 7. To Go or Not to Go to Graduate School? That's Not the Question 8. Critical Thinking About Passion 9. Resisting the Naysayers 10. Life Pathways Conclusion: Harnessing Your Superpowers AcknowledgmentsNotes Index

"Inspiring, timely, and immensely practical. Meyers shows a new generation of English majors how to open door after door in the modern-day career world." - George Anders, author of You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education"Meyers offers some great ideas to students who are searching to find their passion while also preparing to support themselves in the labor market. . . . A useful [book] for both students who are majoring in English and faculty in humanities programs who wonder where to start when trying to infuse workplace preparation and ethics into their curriculum." - Academic Labor

Helene Meyers is Professor Emerita of English at Southwestern University, where she held the McManis University Chair and designed Novel English Majors, a nationally recognized career pathways course. She is the author Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021).

• Introduction: Empowering English Majors 1. An English Major's Skill Set 2. Storytelling 3. Know Thyself as an English Major and Beyond 4. Possible Livelihoods for an English Major 5. Internships and Beyond 6. Networks and Mentors 7. To Go or Not to Go to Graduate School? That's Not the Question 8. Critical Thinking About Passion 9. Resisting the Naysayers 10. Life Pathways Conclusion: Harnessing Your Superpowers AcknowledgmentsNotes Index

"Inspiring, timely, and immensely practical. Meyers shows a new generation of English majors how to open door after door in the modern-day career world." - George Anders, author of You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education"Meyers offers some great ideas to students who are searching to find their passion while also preparing to support themselves in the labor market. . . . A useful [book] for both students who are majoring in English and faculty in humanities programs who wonder where to start when trying to infuse workplace preparation and ethics into their curriculum." - Academic Labor

Helene Meyers is Professor Emerita of English at Southwestern University, where she held the McManis University Chair and designed Novel English Majors, a nationally recognized career pathways course. She is the author Movie-Made Jews: An American Tradition (Rutgers University Press, 2021).

• Introduction: Empowering English Majors 1. An English Major's Skill Set 2. Storytelling 3. Know Thyself as an English Major and Beyond 4. Possible Livelihoods for an English Major 5. Internships and Beyond 6. Networks and Mentors 7. To Go or Not to Go to Graduate School? That's Not the Question 8. Critical Thinking About Passion 9. Resisting the Naysayers 10. Life Pathways Conclusion: Harnessing Your Superpowers AcknowledgmentsNotes Index

"Inspiring, timely, and immensely practical. Meyers shows a new generation of English majors how to open door after door in the modern-day career world." - George Anders, author of You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education"Meyers offers some great ideas to students who are searching to find their passion while also preparing to support themselves in the labor market. . . . A useful [book] for both students who are majoring in English and faculty in humanities programs who wonder where to start when trying to infuse workplace preparation and ethics into their curriculum." - Academic Labor