Careers in Languages

A foreign language can enhance many careers. Below is just a partial list of careers in which a language skill can make a big difference:

BUSINESS
Business Executives, Sales Personnel, Personnel Managers, Public Relations Experts, U.S. Representatives for International Companies, International Banking, Investment Firms, Import/Export Companies, Chambers of Commerce, International Lawyers and Patent Attorneys, Receptionists, Secretaries,  Fashion Buyers.

COMMUNICATIONS
International News Correspondents; International News Photographers; Translators of Books, Articles, and Articles; Advertising for Ethnic or International Markets; Film Production; Entertainment Media; Interpreters; Voice of American Writers and Editors; International Teletype Operators; International Telephone Operators.

EDUCATION
Elementary Teachers for Bilingual Programs, High School and Special Teachers for Bilingual Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, University Comparative Literature Departments, University Language Departments, University Linguistics Departments, University Schools of Education, University Teaching English as a Second Language, Overseas Teaching  for Private Corporations, Textbook Editors, Textbook Authors.

GOVERNMENT
Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Affairs Office, Vista, Foreign Service Department, Federal Communications Commission, Peace Corps, Commerce Department, National Archives, Agency of International Development, Education Department, Civil Service Commission, Immigration and Naturalization Services, Customs, Library of Congress, Court Interpretation, UN Translators and Interpreters, CIA, CID, FBI), Armed Forces, International Cooperation Administration, U.S. Information Agency, Diplomats, Consuls, Commercial Attaches.

LIBRARIANSHIP
Translators of International Publications in Private and Public Libraries, Classifiers of International Documents, Employees with USIS Overseas, Research Assistants.

SCIENTIFIC FIELDS
Archaeology, Museum Employees, Medical Professions in International Communities in the U.S. and/or abroad, Hospital Management, Scientific Research and Translating, Technical Liaison for U.S. Business Operating Internationally, Technology.

SOCIAL SERVICES
Nursing in International Communities, Law Enforcement Officers, Welfare Interviewers, Health Services, Income Tax Consultants, Missionary Work, Red Cross, Social Worker.

TRAVEL SERVICES
Travel Agents, Airline Hostesses and Stewards, Airport Personnel, International Travel Advisors, Tourist Guides, U.S. Conference Welcoming Groups, Hotel Employees, Restaurant Employees.