Careers in Foreign Languages

Both first-time job hunters and those looking to change careers will benefit from exploring the rewarding paths outlined in Careers in Foreign Languages. Detailed overviews of a range of professions and expert advice covering the entire job-search process show readers how to launch a successful career of their choice.

About the Author

vii

Acknowledgments

ix

An Introduction to the Field

1

(2)

Your Educational Preparation

3

(5)

Choosing a language

University language programs

Intensive language courses

Studying abroad

Supplemental study

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Teaching Languages

8

(31)

Career outlook for language teachers

Working conditions for language teachers

Overseas employement information for language teachers

Training for language teachers

Ph. D. foreign language employment figures

Finding a job

Salaries for teachers

Teaching English to speakers of other languages

Firsthand accounts

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Interpreting, Translating, Editing, and Writing

39

(10)

Interpreting

Translating, editing, and writing

Job opportunities

Training

Personal qualifications

Firsthand accounts

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Careers in Government

49

(35)

Getting hired

Excepted service agencies

The federal job search and application form

Federal job scams

Qualifications for working overseas

Salaries overseas

Vocational opportunities for linguists

The military

The Foreign Service

Department of Defense Department Schools. U.S. Customs

Department of Justice: Border Patrol agents

Central Intelligence Agency

Peace Corps

AmeriCorps---The National Service Plan

Hispanic Employment Initiative

Student Educational Employment Program

Student Internship Programs with the federal government

Firsthand accounts

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The Travel Industry

84

(24)

Hotel, resort, and cruise staff

Restaurant management and staff

Travel agents

Airline and airport personnel

Tour guides

Firsthand accounts

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Business, Industry, and Commerce

108

(10)

How to get started

Working conditions

Possible employers

Firsthand accounts

For more information

Other Jobs Using Language As a Secondary Skill

118

(15)

Museum studies

Medical Services

Social services

Media

Research careers

The arts

Acquiring primary skills

Firsthand accounts

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Appendix A Contact Addresses for Foreign Language Jobs

133

(5)

Appendix B Selected Language Learning Programs and Resources

138

(3)

Appendix C Recommended Reading

141

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