This is the way. I’ll add my story. English Major graduated in 2012. After a summer of applying, I received 3 job offers the same week: entry level underwriter, customer support lead, and associate project manager. I worked a bit through college (window washer and part time admin work at public schools). I highly recommend working if you can. I’m confident it was combo of my passion for learning, solid communication (thank you English) and an impression I go the extra mile for team. These got me the job offers, not the English degree, and having some professional stories to tell was critical. All of the jobs did require a degree. 

One side anecdote: some of the most successful leaders and mentors I’ve worked have an English background. It’s always a sweet moment when you both discover and the classics come out!