Opportunities In Foreign Language Careers

Publisher Description

An introduction to the field of foreign languages with information about educational preparation, finding a job, and careers in foreign trade, vocations, and government positions.

Offers advice on the job search process and suggests five career paths, including teaching, translating, and educational administration, providing information on working conditions, training and qualifications, and earnings for each path.

"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).

This book provides a comprehensive blueprint to help you build a successful career based on proficiency in a foreign language. It describes at length the full range and scope of career opportunities and prospects, including options for freelance and part-time work. The book also describes how the knowledge of a foreign language can be an additional asset and qualification in a large number of jobs. To help you decide which language to learn, the book highlights the scope and relevance of all the major languages; discusses what it takes to master one, and shows you where and how to look for a job.