Your English degree is valuable to any employer that values the attributes and skills listed below.
Attributes
Intellectual growth
Independence
Creativity
Willingness to work toward a deadline
Fondness for writing and/or speaking
Desire for recognition and to influence others
Self-discipline
Tactfulness
Integrity
Imagination
Related Skills
Background of general knowledge
High proficiency in reading, writing and speaking
Comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary
Good listening, clarifying, questioning, and responding skills
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Ability to read articulately and analytically
Capacity to work well under pressure
Ability to make critical observations and appropriate decisions
Ability to conduct and clearly explain research results.