A major or a minor in language or international studies opens the
doors to several career options. Here are some of the job titles
our Career Services Office says are common for language majors:
Language Majors
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Related Language Major Skills — These
are the skills employers want
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Speaking to groups
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Writing clearly
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Clarifying ideas
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Explaining complex concepts
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Understanding historical language change
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Interpreting data
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Reading critically
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Gathering & organizing materials/information
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Evaluating information/evidence
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Collaborating as part of a team
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Comparing translations/interpretations
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Acknowledging differing value systems
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Working with original sources in many fields
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Communicating between cultures
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Summarizing ideas
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Assessing needs/weighing values
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Evaluating results
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Designing instruments
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Determining the needs of others
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Working with research subjects
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Listening carefully
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Understanding cultural diversity
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Reading/writing another language
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Adapting to other cultures
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Language-related job titles
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Advertising Manager
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International Hotel Administrator
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Advertising Copywriter
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International Trade Economist
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Archivist
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International Trade Specialist
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Art Dealer
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Interpreter/Guide
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Attorney
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Journalist
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Banking Correspondent
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Linguist
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Bilingual Officers/Clerks/Tellers
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Media Specialist
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Bilingual Educator
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Missionary
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Civil Service Employee
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Multi-Lingual Port Receptionist
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College Professor
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National Security Agent
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Consultant
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Negotiator
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Copywriter
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Overseas Personnel Manager
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Court Interpreter
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Overseas Plant Manager
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Cultural Attaché/Officer
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Paralegal
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Customs/Immigration Officer
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Peace Corps Volunteer
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Drug Enforcement Agent
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Performer/Video Artist
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Editor
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Pharmaceutical Representative
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FBI Agent
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Pharmacist
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Filmmaker
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Police Officer
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Financial Planning Associate
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Politician
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Foreign Diplomat/Service Officer
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Production Supervisor
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Foreign Correspondent
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Public Health Administrator
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Foreign Exchange Trader
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Publishing Specialist
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Foreign Service Peacekeeping
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Scientific Translator/Interpreter
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Foreign Service Specialist
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Sports Agent
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Foreign Social Worker
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Telecommunications Salesperson
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Fundraiser
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TESO/ESL Teacher
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Foreign Investment Analyst
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Theme Designer
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Importer/Exporter
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Travel Agent — Tour Organizer
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Intelligence Researcher
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Translator
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International Account Manager
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Travel Writer
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International Banking Officer
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UNESCO Official
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International Conference Planner
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Writer
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International Consultant
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