or what job can ppl get learning a foreign language?
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2006-07-25 23:05:43 · 7 answers · asked by Roto 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
A foreign language degree by itself isn't much help in getting a job, besides teaching or being a translator (but even then they usually want someone with a masters degree). However, having a foreign language as a second major can be pretty valuable. Look on some job search website, there are lots of positions for bilingual nurses, bilingual engineers, bilingual businesspeople, etc., and they usually pay more too, but there really isn't much for just a language degree.
2006-07-26 10:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by NM505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a language student myself, studying Spanish, German and Linguistics. I have become aware of many opportunities. First of all being bilingual, Spanish in particular, increases you earning potential in just about any field, including social services, business, medicine, education, and even media/journalism and publication. This leads to the most obvious opportunity -- translation. I am considering this above all else. Anywhere foreign language is encountered, translators are needed., especially working for the government. Almost every branch of the government employs translators. Private foundations and companys depend on translators as well. In addition to translating, educational opportunities abound. Just in my local area I see openings for LOTE educators (Languages other than English). This would include any level of instruction, Elementary, Secondary, Collegiate, Tutors, etc. There are also jobs that include teaching English as a second language or ESL. There are jobs available domestically and internationally. I know many that have traveled to China, Japan, and Eastern Europe. In fact, most of the international jobs don't even require knowledge of the native language. As you can see, there are many ways that bilingual and multilingual individuals can succeed very well in the job market. As a student, I didn't even consider any other field.
2006-07-26 02:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by shaggyboy2442 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many jobs you can get if you are a multilingual. Frst, you can work in tourism industry, in an hotel, or restaurant (if the area is a touristic one), in a travel agency, in aviaton, at a call-center...Then you can be a tutor of the language you speak (in a kindergarted for exemple), you can get whatever job suits you on a cruise ship if you know many languages...There are so many, I can't think of...
2006-07-25 23:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by shiningthowra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the Foreign Service:
http://www.state.gov/aboutstatedepartment/
the center column
2006-07-25 23:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
China is paying big money for you to teach English in the country. You don't even need to know the local language.
2006-07-25 23:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The CIA and FBI are always looking for speakers of "important" languages for those services, such as Russian and Arabic, etc.
2006-07-26 02:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you speak Spanish, you can get a job as a waiter at a Mexican restaurant! Tres tacos, por favor!
2006-07-25 23:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋