Foreign Language jobs

This section provides information about foreign language jobs as well as related resources

What is a language career about?

A career in languages is vital preparation for a growing list of careers that extends beyond the options of the typical association with translating, interpreting and teaching. In the modern day knowledge of a anguage besides english can enhance any career opportunity. A Language is viewed as a valuable and important auxiliary skill which can be applied worldwide. With the growing involvement in international business and the increasingly multinational global marketplace, the importance of foreign languages in nearly every kind of occupation is evident with communication barriers broken by foreign language specialists in importing, exporting, foreign trade, stockmarket and foreign negotiations.

While many different organizations require people with language skills for work both in locally and abroad.While some jobs require application of direct language skills in their jobs including interpeting , teaching and translating, their are many other jobs available in many different industries. However it may be required that language skills must accompany other skills in a typical role including possibly being degree qualified, for example a journalist or doctor.

Areas language specialists can work in ?

Below are a different industries in which knowing a foreign language may be advantageous :

Media(Journalism) and Film industry

Tourism and travel services Industry including Airlines and Hotels

Banks and Insurance companies

local, state and federal government

International non-profit organizations

Publishing companies

Department of Defense and International Embassies.

Representatives in Foreign Companies

Health Services

Social services

Immigration services

Elementary, high schools,Universities and colleges

Qualifications and Training in Languages

Many universities through the bachelor of Arts degree or electives in other courses allow the study of a particular language with levels including beginner, intermediate and advanced. Coursework may include written and oral assignments and presentations. which cover fundamental grammar in beginner programs to highly practical conversations in advanced. There are special training certificate programs for accredication in translating and interpreting , which are available through many language institutes and some colleges/universities. Getting a qualification in languages in an auxillary skill as well as a primary skill , it can be used in standard language occupations in teaching, translating and interpreting but also in conjuncation with other qualications in other fields.

Types of opportunities and jobs available for foreign language speakers

Available jobs where knowling a foreign language can be advantageous include:

Social Workers deal with many minority and ethnic groups

Interpreter in an embassy, consulate, social services

Tourism with bilingual communication in hotel industry, customer service in airlines

Journalists such as foreign correspondents

Language teacher in High school

Translating services including websites, subtitles, books.

Other jobs include:

Archeologist

Advertising

Postal worker

Cultural Advisor

Customs Inspector

Diplomatic agents.

Flight Attendant

Police

Nursing

Scientific research

Photographer

Hotel/Resort Management

Import/Export sales representative

Immigration officer.

Fashions buyer

International Banking and Finance settlements and transactions.

Recruitment Personnel