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EMPLOYERS STRATEGIES
U.S. GOVERNMENT
Translation/Interpretation Teaching Journalism/Broadcasting Linguistics Diplomacy Civil Service Foreign Service Immigration/Naturalization Armed Forces Customs
ARTS, MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
AREAS
Advertising Translation/Interpretation Journalism/Broadcasting Publishing/Editing
Overseas dependents' schools Overseas aid agencies Intelligence and law enforcement agencies The Foreign Service Armed forces Library of Congress United Nations Voice of America
Learn federal, state and local job application procedures. Plan to attend a specialized school that teaches foreign languages. Join armed forces as a way to get experience.
Museums Foreign news agencies Book publishers Hotels, motels, restaurants TV networks/Radio stations Film companies
Learn about the customs and culture of the country in which your language of study is primarily spoken, possibly by spending time in that country. Read international newspapers to keep up with developments overseas.
INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
Translation/Interpretation Customs Banking Secretarial Services Sales/Customer Services Manufacturing Market Research Consulting Imports/Exports
Banks, finance-related institutions Import/Export companies Foreign firms operating in the U.S. American firms operating in foreign countries Manufacturers Retail/Department stores
What can I do with this degree?
Find out which companies do business with the countries in which your language of study is spoken. Consult resources such as the Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the U.S., Directory of Ameri- can Firms Operating in Foreign Countries, and American Register of Exporters and Importers. Supplement coursework with business classes.
EMPLOYERS STRATEGIES
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
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AREAS
Translation/Interpretation Airline Services Hospitality Industry
Tour companies Travel agencies Hotels, motels, restaurants Airlines/Airports Cruise lines
Take courses in hotel/restaurant administration. Get a part-time job in a hotel or restaurant to gain experience. Spend some time abroad to learn the traditions of fine dining, wines, etc. Brush up on your knowledge of geography. Contact airline headquarters or call the Future Aviation Professionals of America (1-800-JET- JOBS) to find employment opportunities. Plan to attend a travel school. Develop office skills such as typing, organizing and working with computers. Read international newspapers to keep up with overseas developments.
Computer Science Engineering Law Medicine Library Science
SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL
Corporate and research libraries School and public libraries Hospitals/Laboratories Foreign firms operating in the U.S. American firms operating in foreign countries
Develop good oral and written communication skills. Look into M.L.S. Programs (Master's degree in library science). Develop clerical skills such as typing and organiz- ing. Work on computer skills. Read newspapers and magazines to keep up with world events. SERVICE AND EDUCATION
Translation/Interpretation Teaching Educational Administration Linguistics Civil Service Social Work Library Science Health Services
Hospitals Religious and volunteer organizations International organizations Law enforcement agencies Social service agencies Universities/Colleges Pre-schools K-12 schools Professional language schools English language institutes
Learn state certification process for teaching. Develop superior written and oral communication skills in the English language including proper sentence structure and comprehensive vocabulary. Notify local hospitals, schools and chambers of commerce of your availability to translate or interpret for international visitors. Minor or double major in another subject that you could also teach. Investigate teaching English in another country.
