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Industry and commerce Jobs for Language Graduates

Areas

  • Translation/Interpretation
  • Banking/Finance
  • Sales
  • Customer Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics and Transportation
  • Engineering/Technical
  • Computer and Software Services
  • Research
  • Operations Management
  • Consulting
  • Importing/Exporting
  • Administrative Services
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Law

Employers

  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Import/Export companies
  • International companies including:
  • Foreign firms operating in the US
  • US firms operating in foreign countries
  • Manufacturers
  • Retail stores
  • Environmental firms
  • Consulting agencies
  • Sports organizations
  • Telecommunications companies
  • Computer and software firms
  • Advertising agencies
  • Professional associations
  • Law firms

Strategies

  • Supplement coursework with business classes or earn a business minor.
  • Develop international competency by living and working abroad and by interacting with international students on campus.
  • Get involved in student organizations and seek leadership roles.
  • Research which companies do business with the countries in which your language of study is spoken.
  • Be prepared to start in a position in the US working for a firm with an overseas presence. Very few entry level positions are available in international business.
  • Some jobs will require graduate degrees in fields such as business, law, or related areas.