Career Opportunities -- Always expanding
Knowing a second language has never limited an individual's possibilities in the world.
A strong background in foreign language studies can lead to varied and interesting career opportunities in fields such as business, government or education. A major in foreign languages can be a stepping stone to language-centered jobs such as interpreter, translator or teacher, as well as a complement for jobs in which foreign language skills are valuable.
Knowing a language other than English is also an asset for a wide range of jobs that do not require any specific major. Foreign language-related careers are interesting and varied, and include the following:
- Foreign Language Teaching
- Translation/Interpretation
- Business Jobs (Bilingual assistant or international sales representative, for example.)
- Tourism (Hotel chains, airlines, travel agencies.)
- Social Work
- Communications Personnel (Radio/television, journalism, advertising.)
- Library Sciences
- Publishing
- Health Care
- Government Jobs
If you would like to explore further concerning careers in which Foreign Language proficiency plays an important role, check out the links provided below:
http://www.unixl.com/dir/education/languages/language_jobs/
http://www.langjobs.com/career-in-language.php
http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalcareers/foreignlanguage.shtml
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos175.htm
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/career_fields/foreignlang.shtml
http://www.mymajors.com/foreign-language-and-literature-major
https://www.cia.gov/careers/opportunities/foreign-languages/view-jobs.html
There are even jobs currently available for people with Foreign Language skills. Develop a strong proficiency and one of these might be you someday:
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-foreign+language/_
http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalcareers/foreignlanguage.shtml
