Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors

by Degalan, Julie

• ISBN13: 9780658004537
• ISBN10: 0658004530
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-11
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

You've worked hard for that foreign language degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.

Author Biography

Julie DeGalan was an administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College, New Hampshire Stephen Lambert is director of career services at Plymouth State College and serves as a representative for the New Hampshire College and University Council's Career Adviser's Committee

Table of Contents

Introduction Foreign Languages and the Educated Person	v
PART ONE. THE JOB SEARCH	1	(112)
The Self-Assessment	2	(20)
The Resume and Cover Letter	22	(26)
Researching Careers	48	(18)
Networking	66	(14)
Interviewing	80	(10)
Networking or Interview Follow-Up	90	(6)
Job Offer Considerations	96	(5)
The Graduate School Choice	101	(12)
PART TWO. THE CAREER PATHS	113	(127)
Introduction to the Foreign Language Career Paths	114	(6)
Path 1: Teaching	120	(25)
Path 2: Translating and Interpreting	145	(18)
Using Language as an Auxiliary Skill	163	(3)
Path 3: Government	166	(21)
Path 4: Educational Administration	187	(29)
Path 5: Business, Industry, and Commerce	216	(24)
Additional Resources	240	(15)
Index	255