Career resources
for learners & speakers of foreign languages

Ah, yes.... The often asked question? What will I do with a major in language? What opportunities and advantages will I have as a French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, etc.? The answers may not seem obvious at first, but once you read about all the options, you'll be surprised you ever asked!

Beyond an applicant's language ability, a major in languages tells an employer a lot about a potential hiree. What range of skills are in the repertoire of a foreign language learner? Learn how to best market yourself to your next potential boss.

So what career opportunities are there? Here are a few of the jobs and fields in which you can apply your foreign language skills. In today's global market, a language is a great asset in wide variety of positions.

Here are a multitude of places to start your search for employment, geared specifically for language majors.

How can I use my language skills to beef up my résumé? How can I best prepare myself to enter the job market? Internships and study abroad are just a few of the things you can do while still a student to make your language skills even more of a job asset.

The scary moment arrives ... you've graduated and need to figure out what to do. Not ready to work just yet? What other options do your language skills give you?