Great Jobs for Foreign Language Majors
by DeGalan, Julie; Lambert, StephenEdition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-04-06
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Education
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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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