Translating a college degree into a rewarding job is no longer as easy as it once was. This book helps today's high school students plan ahead for what major they will complete in college in order to get the kind of job they want. For recent college graduates as well, this book offers clear, helpful information on transforming a college education into an valuable asset in the job search. Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates explores what it takes to turn a major in liberal arts, such as history, English, or art history, into a top job. With the right know-how, a liberal arts degree can land a good-paying and rewarding job with the possibility for advancement. The book's introduction provides a broad survey of what types of jobs are available to liberal arts majors and discusses what to expect out of one of these degrees in general. The top jobs are then explored with special attention to their distinguishing features. Jobs covered include: Advertising account executives Archivists Book editors Congressional aides Economists Interpreters and translators Literary agents Parole officers Public opinion researchers Teachers Writers.