What jobs can you do with languages? This is a very common question, and there are many jobs which can be done better if you speak more than one language. When I say more than one language, I mean at least two different ones. This is due to the fact that if you speak only two languages, it might not be that useful in the real work environment.
You can do pretty much any job you want with a language.
If you want to be an English teacher, you will need to have a TEFL certificate and be able to prove that you have at least two years of experience teaching English. You’ll also need to pass an exam and get your teaching license.
If you want to work in the translation industry, you’ll need a certificate from one of the many translation programs out there (like the one offered by [school name here]). This usually isn’t something that can be taken as a distance-learning course—it’s best if you live in the area so that you can attend classes in person.
If your goal is to work in marketing or public relations, it would be helpful if you had some background knowledge about how marketing works (or at least some interest). You would also benefit from having some understanding of what public relations does and how it operates.
What jobs can you do with languages
Introduction
As we’ve seen, languages are vital to so many global aspects of business and culture. That doesn’t mean learning a new language can make you rich, but it can give you a leg up on the competition when applying for jobs or applying to graduate school. And while I’m at it, let’s not forget that learning a new language is fun, so why not indulge in the luxury of studying French or Spanish? And if you’re like me, then you probably have friends who speak some foreign tongue. Why don’t you figure out which languages those are and connect with your friends via Facebook Messenger? Heck, maybe even use FaceTime! When it comes down to it, there are tons of jobs available for people who know languages fluently. Now all you have to do is find them!
translators
Translators are people who translate written material from one language to another. Translators work in many different fields, such as business, law, science, and media. Some translators specialize in a particular subject area (e.g., medicine).
Translators often have knowledge of two or more languages that they’re able to use for translation purposes. This can be because they learned them at school or university, or because they learned them through their job or hobbies (for example: someone might be interested in history and learn French so that they can read historical documents written in this language).
There’s no set qualification needed before you start translating professionally—but it’s important that you have a good command of your chosen languages so that you’re able to produce high-quality results.
interpreters
Interpreters are a vital part of international relations, global trade and business. They’re also often called upon in medical, legal and diplomatic fields. Interpreting is sometimes done in pairs so that each person interprets one side of a conversation or discussion.
teaching
Teaching is a great job for people who like to travel, meet new people, and live in other countries. The best part about being a teacher is that it doesn’t necessarily take any special skills or qualifications—just a desire to help others learn languages. You can teach languages at home or abroad by getting certified in some language schools and taking classes from there on out. Or you might consider teaching English as an additional language (EAL) on the side while you hold down another full-time job as well.
If you’re interested in becoming an EAL teacher but aren’t sure where to start, here are some ideas:
- Look into online courses on Udemy or Coursera that will teach you how to become an EAL instructor at no cost! These programs usually take around six months if done full time; however, if you don’t have much free time then it might be better just focusing on one area instead of trying all of them at once.
- Find out if there’s already someone within your company who teaches EAL—like maybe someone from HR? Then try talking with them about what kind of experience they had when learning these skills themselves first hand – whether good or bad ones!
intercultural mediator/ consultant
Intercultural mediators/consultants are specialists who help people from different cultures. They do this by mediating between cultures and advising companies on how to deal with cultural differences.
In mediation, you work directly with the parties in conflict (for example, two clients who are having a dispute). You help them come up with an agreement that suits both sides. The aim is for the conflict to be resolved quickly, easily and effectively.
A consultant advises organizations or institutions on how they can improve their relationships with different groups of people from other countries or cultures. As an intercultural consultant you could advise businesses on hiring practices or provide training for staff members who regularly have contact with non-nationals or visitors from abroad. You might also assess potential risks related to international operations such as corporate espionage or financial fraud committed by foreign nationals working within your company
international business/ marketing director
As a director, you’ll be responsible for managing the company’s overseas operations. This can include setting up offices, hiring employees and overseeing all aspects of the business’ operation. In order to do this effectively, it is important that you have a good knowledge of all of these areas:
- Local language(s).
- Local culture.
- Local business environment, including laws and regulations as well as social norms regarding business interactions.
- The customs and etiquette in your host culture (for example, how much physical contact is appropriate when greeting someone).
global/ regional project managers/coordinators
You’ll need to have excellent project management skills, as you will be coordinating a team of people and all the resources needed for the project. These skills are essential to ensure that everything runs smoothly and on schedule. You will need to communicate efficiently with your team members, clients, vendors, etc., so your ability to speak multiple languages is extremely advantageous.
If you don’t know how to speak another language fluently yet, consider taking classes or learning on your own while working at this job. This way you can improve your communication skills in order to meet deadlines and give more effective presentations or speeches when necessary
international development advisor or analyst
If you’re interested in the social, cultural, and economic development of a country or region, learning a foreign language can be one of your best tools. International development advisors and analysts are responsible for studying the problems facing developing countries and formulating solutions based on their findings. They must be able to gather information from a variety of sources—whether written or oral—to understand the needs of populations in other countries.
This type of work requires fluency in multiple languages so that you can fully understand people’s viewpoints and needs while conducting research on them. Being able to speak with residents directly will help you get information that would otherwise have been unavailable due to language barriers between cultures. This increased access will help improve international aid programs by ensuring they target areas where they’re needed most efficiently without wasting any money on projects that don’t serve any purpose whatsoever (which happens more often than not).
journalist specialising in global business, politics, culture and current affairs
You can become a journalist specialising in global business, politics, culture and current affairs.
This type of journalist is required to have knowledge of multiple languages so that they can translate speeches from other countries into English. They also need to be able to explain complex economic concepts in a way that is easy for the general public to understand. They also need to know how international business works, including trade agreements between different countries.
The journalist must also have knowledge of international politics including political parties or movements that are dominant in one country or another, who they are allied with and who they oppose (if any). They should also know about cultural differences between different nations as well as what makes each country unique from all others – this could include traditions like national sports teams playing against each other at sporting events such as World Cup soccer matches!
language consultant for a software company
- You can be a language consultant for a software company.
- A software company needs to translate its software into different languages, and they often hire consultants to help them with this process.
- The language consultant is paid by the software company for their services and does not work directly for the software company.
lawyer at global law firms and/or UN organisations
If you have a broad knowledge of legal systems, then you could work as a lawyer at one of the world’s biggest law firms.
Global law firms are becoming increasingly important in our globalised world. They offer their clients legal advice on matters related to business and finance that affect them internationally, such as international trade and investment, competition issues, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and compliance with international regulatory standards. In most cases they will specialise in a particular area of law or practice area (such as banking or real estate). You would need to be fluent enough to read documents in foreign languages; there may also be opportunities for language training during your studies or subsequent career development programs. Alternatively you could consider working for an organisation like the United Nations which uses many languages on its projects around the world: its Secretariat employs more than 7 000 staff from over 150 countries speaking over 40 different languages!
Learn languages to get jobs in these sectors
- You can get a job as a translator for the UN, embassies or international NGOs.
- You can become an interpreter for conferences and seminars, such as those held by the European Union or the United Nations.
- You can work in translation agencies. This is often a freelance role that requires you to translate documents from one language into another, usually on behalf of large companies who need documents translated into their native tongue before they are sent out to clients or partners abroad.
- You may even be able to find jobs teaching languages at schools or colleges; however, this will depend on your level of fluency in each language and whether you have any experience teaching children or adults before taking up these roles full time (or part time).
Conclusion
If you’re considering language degrees, or if you’re already studying or have recently graduated, we hope that this overview has been helpful. Even if one of the careers listed above doesn’t seem right for you yet, remember that many languages can be incredibly valuable in the workplace – even (and perhaps especially) in unexpected ways. After all, in an increasingly globalized world, it never hurts to know at least one other language!
