Foreign Language Career Opportunities
The study of foreign languages focuses on learning about the language, linguistics, literature, and culture of that program. The ability to speak another language fluently can be an asset in today's global world of work. Employment opportunities exist in many career fields and employment sectors for graduates with a foreign language.
Foreign Language graduates pursue careers in business, education, government, and the nonprofit sector, and some pursue advanced degrees. Future career options may be determined not so much by the choice of your college major, but by your interests, skills, values, and types of work experiences acquired during college. Regardless of your career aspirations, increase your marketability to employers through internships, related work experience, good grades, advanced coursework, and involvement in campus activities. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills, accomplishments, and related work experience while in school.
BUSINESS
Automobile Industry Banking & Finance Business Executives Fashion Industry
Import/Export International Consultant International Law International Trade
Market Research Marketing/Sales Paralegal Personnel Manager
Public Relations Receptionist Secretary Stenography
COMMUNICATIONS
Advertising Customer Service Editor Film & Entertainment
Foreign Correspondent International Operator Interpreter Journalist
Photographer Proofreader Publishing Telecommunications
Translator
EDUCATION
College/University Professor Missionary Work Overseas Teacher for Corporations & Diplomats
Study Abroad Coordinator Teacher (K-12) Teacher for Commercial Language Schools
Textbook Author/Editor
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Aid Agencies Armed Forces Court Interpreter Diplomatic Corps
Federal Agencies Health Care Provider Immigration & Customs Intelligence (CIA/FBI)
Overseas Dependents' Schools Peace Corps Public Health Administrator Social Work
United Nations/UNESCO
HUMANITIES & ARTS
Foreign Film Specialist Linguist
SCIENCES
Anthropologist Archaeologist Archivist/Curator Engineering
Technical Translator
TECHNOLOGY
Applications Trainer Software Designer/Tester Technical Support Technical Writer
Web Developer
TRAVEL SERVICES
Airline Industry Foreign Travel Advisors Hotel & Restaurant Management National Parks
Publisher of Tourist Literature Tour Guides Travel Agents Travel Writer
Visitor & Convention Bureaus