Careers In Foreign Languages

"Careers for Foreign Language Aficionados and Other Multilingual Types" takes an enticing look at the possibilities and training requirements for dozens of jobs involving a wide variety of popular hobbies and interests. The book provides expert advice on how readers can put their language savoir faire to work in the career of their dreams.

The purpose of the report is to explain why so many different types of people in so many different parts of the country need languages in their work, and why students planning their education in preparation for certain kinds of careers should be aware of these needs. The focus is mainly on language as an auxiliary skill, on the careers in which languages are most likely to be needed and on the ways in which foreign language skills can help in individual jobs. Language as an auxiliary skill is considered in relation to: business, industry, and commerce; civil service; education; law; library science; media; science; service occupations; social sciences; and travel and tourism. Language as a primary skill is also described in the context of careers for language specialists in foreign language teaching and in interpreting and translating. A summary outlines the growing involvement of the U.S. in international business and the increasing importance of foreign languages in nearly every kind of occupation and their implications for students. A brief bibliography of publications relating to careers using languages and a list of useful addresses are appended. (Author/NH).

Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors helps students explore career options within the foreign language field. Every aspect of the job search process is covered, including assessing talents and skills, exploring options, making a smooth transition from college to career, conducting an effective job search, and landing the job.

Provides information about careers requiring foreign language skills, including job duties, salary, location, and education requirements.

ACHIEVING FLUENCY IN A FOREIGN language can lead to a career as a teacher or translator, both of which offer many opportunities to travel while you help others to accomplish their goals. Teachers help other people to learn foreign languages. Translators concentrate on translating written texts into another language. Interpreters translate spoken language. You are exploring this career at a very good time. It has become common to note that the world is shrinking, and that international relations are more important than ever before. Never before in human history have so many people been involved in professions that require fluency in multiple languages. Demand for teachers and translators has never been higher.

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