Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors

by DeGalan, Julie; Lambert, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780071476140
• ISBN10: 0071476148
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-06
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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. She is currently a project leader for a company that provides data for geographic information systems.

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	p. vii
The Job Search
The Self-Assessment	p. 3
The Resume and Cover Letter	p. 19
Researching Careers and Networking	p. 37
Interviewing and Job Offer Considerations	p. 53
The Career Paths
Introduction to the Foreign Language Career Paths	p. 69
Path 1: Teaching	p. 11
Path 2: Translating and Interpreting	p. 97
Path 3: Government	p. 111
Path 4: Educational Administration	p. 131
Path 5: Business, Industry, and Commerce	p. 155
Additional Resources	p. 169
Index	p. 179
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