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What Can I Do With a Major in Foreign Language?

There are many employment opportunities for foreign language graduates. Below we have complied some links, local jobs and resources. Please check out the PSU Career Center's page, What Can I Do With a Major in Foreign Language?.



Local Job Postings - (Check Back for Updates!)

  • First Grade Teacher- Russian Immersion Program at Kelly elementary school
    There is an opening as a 1st grade teacher in the Russian Immersion Program at Portland Public School's Kelly elementary school. They need a person who has strong bilingual skills and has Oregon teaching license, or is working on getting it, or is intending to get one and has BA or MA from a teaching training college from the former Soviet Union. Follow this link for the full job description.
  • Family Resource Specialist --Hillsboro Family Resource Center (AmeriCorps, full-time) This is a great opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of low-income families. You will have plenty of direct supervision, training and career development while at the same time having the autonomy to let your unique talents shine. Follow this link for the full job description.
  • Regional Educational Advising Coordinator: The Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) for Eurasia is responsible for supporting the network of EducationUSA Advising Centers (EACs) in the Eurasian region specifically, and cooperating with REACs in a worldwide team. The Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) Program, funded by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is designed to foster international student mobility between the United States and the rest of the world through the EducationUSA network. Follow this link for the full job description.
  • CareOregon is now recruiting for a Welcome Call Representative - Bilingual. Education and/or Experience Required: Position requires experience working in customer service, health care, OR any work experience and/or training that would likely provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Bilingual Spanish, Russian or Vietnamese preferred. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to CareOregon Human Resources at 315 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97204 or e-mail to resumes@careoregon.org or fax to (503) 416-3668. Please refer to the job code "MS WCB" when applying for this position.

For more information contact Claudia Lashley, PHR | CareOregon HR Coordinator | p. 503.416.3654 | f. 503.416.1462 | www.careoregon.org


  • Craigslist "Jobs" section. When searching for positions try the following search terms: language, bilingual, native, translator, (enter name of language you are interested in: ie Spanish, French, Russian etc).


Links & Resources


Why Study Russian?
This article has interviews with former students from a variety of walks of life, all of whom studied Russian in college (various institutions) and went on to interesting careers using their Russian.

http://www.russian-life.com/pdf/studyruss.pdf

Translation as a Career Option for Foreign Language Majors
An article from the MLA (Modern Language Association).
http://www.mla.org/adfl/bulletin/V07N4/074025.htm

8 Career Preparation Tips for Foreign Language Majors
Prep tips for Foreign Language majors from Vistawide.
http://www.vistawide.com/careers/language_career_prep.htm

Occupational Employment and Wages for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes251124.htm

What Can I Do With a Major in Foreign Languages handout (pdf )
http://www.unca.edu/career/ForeignLang.pdf

Learning a Foreign Language
An article on Ezine that lists job options for foreign language majors.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Learning-a-Foreign-Language&id=19275

Foreign Languages
A look at the career options offered through the knowledge of a foreign language.
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/3-7-2005-66771.asp

Jobs by Field: Foreign Languages
Skidmore College Career Services Page with links and resources
http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/career/majors/foreignLanguage.html
http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/career/majors/foreign.pdf (pdf
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