Global Languages and Cultures
A foreign language can be a valuable asset for many careers.
Proficiency in a foreign language is a valuable skill in today's global community. Demands for a second language are growing in many areas of business, communications, education, government, sciences and other fields. Just a few of the possibilities are listed below.
- 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
- Administrative Personnel
- Fashion Buyers
- International News Correspondents
- International News Photographers
- Translators of Books and Articles
- Advertising for Ethnic or International Markets
- Film Production
- Entertainment Media
- Interpreters
- Voice of America Writers and Editors
- International Teletype Operators
- International Telephone Operators
- 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 Authors and Editors
- 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 and FBI
- Armed Forces
- International Cooperation Administration
- U.S. Information Agency
- Diplomats
- Consuls
- Commercial Attachés
- Translators of International Publications in Private and Public Libraries
- Classifiers of International Documents
- Employees with USIS Overseas
- Research Assistants
- 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
- Nursing in International Communities
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Welfare Interviewers
- Health Services
- Income Tax Consultants
- Missionary Work
- Red Cross
- Social Workers
- Travel Agents
- Flight Attendants and Stewards
- Airport Personnel
- International Travel Advisors
- Tourist Guides
- U.S. Conference Welcoming Groups
- Hotel Employees
- Restaurant Employees