Department of English

Hiatt Career Center Resources for English & Creative Writing

Hiatt helps Brandeisians know who they are, what they want, and how to get there. Collaborate with Hiatt to develop personalized strategies to stay flexible in an ever-changing professional world. Meet with us in-person, over the phone, or Skype.

We work with all undergraduate students and alumni of undergraduate programs, from your first year when you might be thinking about how majors connect to careers, all the way through senior year and beyond. Hiatt offers free career services for life so no matter where you are after Brandeis, we are here to help you explore new opportunities.

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Where to Start

Browse What Can I Do With This Major? to explore major areas, types of employers that hire people with each major, and strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.

Search for Jobs and Internships

Earning valuable experience during your college career is an asset on your resume. Internships and fellowships, as well as part-time and eventually full-time work, are great stepping-stones as you advance forward in your desired industry and sector.

Handshake is your one-stop-shop for accessing career information, job and internship postings, events and more. Within Handshake you will find a library of career-related resources, just for Brandeis students, to help you learn more about yourself, explore your field(s) of interest, prepare for interviews, and more. 

Explore Alumni Careers

Explore where other English majors go Beyond Brandeis. Learn more about where Brandeis graduates work, study and live.

Exploring Options for Graduate & Law School

If you're thinking about continuing your education after Brandeis, review these graduate resources from Hiatt.

Application Materials

When applying to any opportunity, your resume, cover letter, and application materials are the very first impression. Review Hiatt resources and tailor your materials.