Careers for foreign language majors

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Some possible fields of employment - Information about language careers - Recommended books

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Some possible fields of employment

The following list provides examples of career titles and fields that language majors may wish to contemplate. This is only a sampling and does not represent all careers you might consider. Some occupations may require education beyond a bachelor's degree and/or may require experience/education in another field. In each of these fields, your language major will give you an edge in a competitive job market:

Business:

Business Executives	Stenography	Banking and Finance	International Management More info | Buy
Personnel Manager	Import/Export	Fashion Industry
Receptionist	Sales	Automobile Industry
Secretary	International Law	Public Relations

Communications:

International Operator	Translator	Publishing	Becoming a Freelance Foreign Correspondent More info | Buy
Foreign Correspondent	Interpreter	Advertising
Journalist	Editor	Telecommunications
Photographer	Customer Service	Film and Entertainment

Education:

Teacher (K-12)	Study Abroad Coordinator	Textbook Author/Editor	Teaching English Overseas More info | Buy
University/College Professor	Tutor	Missionary Work
Overseas Teacher for Foreign Corporations & Diplomats	Teacher for Commercial Language Schools	ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher

Government Services:

Peace Corps	Immigration and Customs	Aid Agencies	Careers in International Affairs More info | Buy
Diplomatic Corps	INS	Armed Forces
Court Interpreter	Federal Agencies	United Nations
Intelligence (CIA, FBI, National Security)	Overseas Dependents' Schools	Social Work

Humanities & Arts:

Historian	Art Historian	Theater	Make a Living as a Travel Writer More info | Buy
Travel Writer	Critic / Reviewer	Philosophy
Author	Actor / Actress	Theology
Vocalist / Singer	Linguist	Area Studies

Sciences:

Technical Translator	Engineering	Anthropologist	Becoming a Translator More info | Buy
Researcher	Medicine	Archeologist
Lab Technician	Museum Studies	Archivist
Field Researcher	Library & Information Science

Technology:

Software Designer or Tester	Technical Support Specialist	Web Developer	Careers in IT More info | Buy
Applications Trainer	Web Community Manager	Software Consultant
Technical Writer	Web Localization Specialist	Software Localization Specialist

Travel Services:

Hotel and Restaurant Staff / Management	Publisher of Tourist Literature	Visitor and Convention Bureaus	Becoming a Successful International Tour Director More info | Buy
Tour Guides	Foreign Travel Advisors	Airline Industry
Car Rental Agency	Travel Agents	National Parks

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Some possible fields of employment - Information about language careers - Recommended books

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Information about language careers

If you'd like to work for a specific company or agency, such as a particular international bank or automobile manufacturer or a certain government office, visit its website. There you will likely find information on the organization and what it expects from job candidates.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Find out about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook for an array of occupations.
• USA Jobs Career Center: Assess your skills and interests and match them to suitable jobs.
• American Translators Association: Learn about the translation and interpreting professions.
• TESOL Careers: Find out about careers in teaching English as a second language.
• International Careers: A series of articles about working abroad as a career choice.
• Goinglobal: Information about finding a job in 23 different countries, cultural information, relevant news, lots of articles and resume tips.

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Some possible fields of employment - Information about language careers - Recommended books

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Some recommended books:

More info | Buy	The Global Citizen by former international career mentor Elizabeth Kruempelmann walks readers through the ins and outs of working, studying, volunteering, or living in a foreign country. Because Kruempelmann speaks four languages and has lived in 5 different countries, her advice derives from both professional and personal experience. This international life and career planner presents a myriad of international options for people with a variety of interests and backgrounds. It offers tips for researching and funding your adventure abroad, hints on adjusting to life in a foreign country, and advice for using foreign experiences in careers later on. An extensive collection of web resources rounds out the volume. This book is a great primer for those starting out on the international career path or as well as a handy reference for those already navigating the professional world as a foreigner.
More info | Buy	Work Worldwide: International Career Strategies for the Adventurous Job Seeker is a practical guide that helps readers turn the dream of having international career into a reality. After discussing who should consider working abroad, why, and where, the bulk of the book is dedicated to the essential how. It walks readers through the process of locating and successfully applying and interviewing for international jobs as well as adjusting to foreign cultures. This book reveals all you need to know about landing an international job.
More info | Buy	International Job Finder: Where the Jobs are Worldwide is a collection of resources to aid the search for an international job. Approximately 1200 online and print resources are listed with pertinent information, including services, strengths, cost (if any), and recommendations for effective use. The resources are organized by region and country, and the book includes both a topic index and resource index for easy use.
More info | Buy	What makes Opportunities for Foreign Language Careers different from other books on the market is its focus on a number of individual careers where foreign language skills are useful or necessary. It includes job fields and descriptions, salary statistics, training and certification requirements, as well as practical information about locating such careers.