Department of Languages and Cultures
Careers for Majors in
Languages and Cultures
The following list contains a sampling
of potential occupations for Majors in Languages and
Cultures. For such vocations an ability to speak a
second or third language and to be familiar with
cultures in other parts of the world often proves
vital or at least highly desirable for career
advancement.
Advertising Copywriter
Advertising Manager
Art Dealer
Banking Correspondent
Bilingual Educator
Bilingual Officers
Bilingual Clerks
Bilingual tellers
Civil Service Employee
Consultant
Copywriter
Court Interpreter
Cultural Attaché
Cultural Officer
Customs/Immigration Officer
Editor
Fashion Buyer
Filmmaker
Finance Director
Financial Planning Associate
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Diplomat
Foreign Exchange Trader
Foreign Service Officer
Foreign Service Peacekeeping
Foreign Service Specialist
Foreign Social Worker
Human Resources Director
Importer/Exporter
Intelligence Researcher
Intelligence Specialist
International Account Manager
International Banking Officer
International Conference Planner
International Consultant
International Hotel Administrator
International Trade Economist
International Trade Specialist
Interpreter
Journalist
Laboratory Technician
Library Technician
Linguist
Media Specialist
Missionary
Multi-Lingual Port Receptionist
Museum Curator
National Security Agent
Negotiator
Overseas Personnel Manager
Overseas Plant Manager
Paralegal
Peace Corps Volunteer
Pharmaceutical Representative
Politician
Production Supervisor
Professor
Proofreader
Publishing Specialist
Quality Control Supervisor
Radio/TV Announcer
Reporter
Salesperson
Scientific Linguist
Scientific Interpreter
Scientific Translator
Teacher
Telecommunications Salesperson
TESO/ESL Teacher
Translator
Transport Equipment Manager
Travel Agent Tour Organizer
Travel Writer
UNESCO Official
Writer