Employers: GPA Not the Most Important Thing for Job Seekers

A recent job search study reveals some not-so-great news for English majors still in college.

Less than 2 percent of U.S. employers said they actively recruit liberal arts majors, and almost three-quarters said that universities are only "somewhat, but not realistically" preparing students for the workforce, according to a survey released Tuesday by the research firm Millennial Branding in partnership with Beyond.com, a career networking website.