Many occupations today require a college educated individual
who can write and speak well, solve problems, learn new information
quickly and work well with others on a team. This means that college
graduates use their education in a wide variety of fields, and your
future career may relate more to your personal career interests, work
values and transferable skills than any specific academic major. However,
the following list contains a representative sample of current job titles
of former Foreign Language majors. Use this as an idea list, and remember
that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might
consider.
Students obtaining employment immediately upon graduation
are usually those with the best college records and a willingness to
relocate to find a job. Some of these jobs also require education beyond
a bachelor's degree.
| Accountant |
FBI Agent |
Investment Analyst |
Proofreader |
| Advertising Manager |
Filmmaker |
Journalist |
Public Health Administrator |
| Advertising Copywriter |
Finance Director |
Laboratory Technician |
Publishing Specialist |
| Air Traffic Assistant |
Financial Planning Associate |
Lawyer |
Quality Control Supervisor |
| Archivist |
Foreign Diplomat |
Library Technician |
Radio/TV Announcer |
| Art Dealer |
Foreign Correspondent |
Linguist |
Reporter |
| Auditor |
Foreign Exchange Trader |
Media Specialist |
Salesperson |
| Banking Correspondent |
Foreign Service Officer |
Missionary |
Scientific Linguist |
| Bilingual Officers/Clerks/Tellers |
Foreign Service Peacekeeping |
Multi-Lingual Port Receptionist |
Scientific Translator/Interpreter |
| Bilingual Educator |
Foreign Service Specialist |
Museum Curator |
Senior Credit Analyst |
| Bookkeeper |
Foreign Social Worker |
Musician |
Sports Agent |
| Civil Service Employee |
Fund-Raiser |
National Security Agent |
Teacher |
| Commercial Loan Officer |
Human Resources Director |
Negotiator |
Telecommunications Salesperson |
| Computer Systems Designer |
Importer/Exporter |
Overseas Personnel Manager |
TESO/ESL Teacher |
| Consultant |
Intelligence Researcher |
Overseas Plant Manager |
Theme Designer |
| Copywriter |
Intelligence Specialist |
Paralegal |
Travel Agent Tour Organizer |
| Court Interpreter |
International Account Manager |
Peace Corps Volunteer |
Translator |
| Cultural Attache |
International Banking Officer |
Performer/Video Artist |
Transport Equipment Manager |
| Cultural Officer |
International Conference Planner |
Pharmaceutical Representative |
Travel Writer |
| Customs /Immigration Officer |
International Consultant |
Pharmacist |
UNESCO Official |
| Drug Enforcement Agent |
International Hotel Administrator |
Police Officer |
Writer |
| Editor |
International Trade Economist |
Politician |
|
| Escort/Interpreter/Guide |
International Trade Specialist |
Production Supervisor |
|
| Fashion Buyer |
Interpreter |
Professor |
|
International
Languages Websites
4 International
Careers & Jobs - 4 International Careers & Jobs
is the leading international employment directory selecting
and reviewing worldwide top job sites.
Transitions
Abroad - Transitions Abroad is a bimonthly full-color magazine guide
to practical information on affordable alternatives to mass tourism:
living, working, studying, or vacationing alongside the people of the
host country.
International Careers Page - From Duke University; a broad collection
of resources to introduce students to international career opportunities
as well as graduate study options.
Riley
Guide: International Resources - The Riley Guide is a directory
of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet.
It is primarily intended to provide instruction for job seekers on how
to use the Internet to their best advantage, but recruiters and other
career service industry professional will find information here to help
them also.
Bilingual Jobs
- Your Diversity Candidate Resource for candidates with Japanese, Chinese,
Spanish, French and German backgrounds.
Overseas Jobs
- Overseasjobs.com features international job opportunities for professionals,
expatriates and adventure seekers.
The Electronic Embassy
- An electronic link to many of the foreign embassies located in Washington,
DC
Go
Spain - This is an English language publication for people interested
in Spain. Go-Spain contains important, practical information on such
things as visas (driving licenses, medical care - coming), mortgages,
etc. and it is being upgraded to an extensive directory.
Saludos
Web (Hispanic Careers and Education) - Saludos Hispanos strives
to be the conduit between applicants and employers share the objective
of reflecting the diversity in today's population int he workplace.
Excellent introductions in their Career Guide section.
United
Nations - The United Nationas is central to global efforts
to solve problems which challenge humanity. Cooperating in this
effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together
as the UN system.
Department
of State - The Department advances U.S. objectives and interests
in shaping a freer, more secure, and more prosperous world through
its primary role in developing and implementing the President's
foreign policy.
Best
Bets for Working Abroad - There are numerous opportunities to work
abroad as a student or recent graduate through short-term work exchange
programs. The Center for International Education's focus is to assist
students to find these exchange programs, as opposed to permanent career
positions abroad.
ESL Job Center - The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students
and Teachers from Around the World!
Jobs.net - Jobs.NET
is the leading provider of cost-effective online recruitment solutions
for employers worldwide.
Modern
Languages Department at St. Lawrence University
