Careers in World Languages and Literatures

When you combine your area of expertise, or interests, with the knowledge of a world language, the possibilities are many. Here are but a few of the professions where a language can offer you an advantage: Teaching, Translation, Counseling, Interpreting, Health/Medical Field, FBI, CIA, International Business, Advertising, Management, International Law, International Relations, Finance, Public Service, Computer Science, Diplomatic Corps, Travel


Careers in Teaching

There is a strong need for Foreign Language teachers in the San Bernardino and Riverside high school districts, as well as statewide. The program at CSUSB has a good reputation; department chairs and principals call regularly for recommendations for new French teachers.

Online sites to explore for job openings include:

* California Language Teachers' Association Jobs List
* Ed-Join
* San Bernardino County Superintendant of Schools (links to all school districts)
* Riverside County Superintendant of Schools (links to all school districts)
* American Association of Teachers of French Jobs Board
* Employment Resources for Language Teachers (at Ohio State)

Careers in Government Service

There are many ways in which a mayor or a minor in a foreign language can enhance your abilities to find a job in a state or national government office. The Department of Agriculture, the Department of Transportation, the National Park Service, the Foreign Service, and the military are all organizations that need employees with multlingual skills. To learn more about these job opportuinities, visit the following sites:

http://www.usajobs.gov
https://www.cia.gov/careers/language.html
http://www.1-800-go-guard.com/linguist
http://www.languageadvantage.com/jobs/index.htm

Other careers using Foreign Languages

There are many jobs which either require a foreign language skill or in which your skills in another language will strengthen your resume. An excellent wesite for exploring these careers is found here: http://flc.osu.edu/FLC_pages/careers_website

Other websites providing information about careers in foreign languages are:

http://www.aboutcareereducation.com/pages/foreign-languages.php
http://www.omniglot.com/language/careers.htm
http://www.vistawide.com/careers/language_jobs.htm
http://www.nclrc.org/teaching_materials/careers.html