Careers for foreign language majors
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 | BuyPersonnel 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 | BuyForeign 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 | BuyUniversity/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 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 | BuyTravel Writer Critic / Reviewer Philosophy Author Actor / Actress Theology Vocalist / Singer Linguist Area Studies
Sciences:
Technical Translator Engineering Anthropologist
Becoming a Translator
More info | BuyResearcher 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 | BuyApplications 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 | BuyTour Guides Foreign Travel Advisors Airline Industry Car Rental Agency Travel Agents National Parks
Some possible fields of employment - Information about language careers - Recommended books
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.
Some possible fields of employment - Information about language careers - Recommended books
Some recommended books:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |