FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Job Titles

Description - descriptions only begin to describe the possibilities

Interpreter

Converting the spoken word from one language to another

Teacher

Teach aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing

Diplomat

Facilitate relationships between countries

Author

Write - newspaper, magazine, blog, website, travel agency, business, children's stories, novels, poetry

Translator

Convert someone else's words into English, or English into another language

Airline service

Flight attendant, gate agent, customer service (telephone), working in a foreign country

Advertising

There is a huge market, especially Spanish-speakers, in the advertising world

ESL Instructor

Teach English to children and adults who speak another language

Movie Industry - Subtitles and Voice-overs

Write and speak

News reporter/journalist/foreign reporter

Work for the press, either foreign or domestic

Foreign Civil Service

Support our country's foreign policy - science, law, charitable, Homeland Security, border protection

United Nations Agencies

All of the UN agencies need people who speak different languages

International Law

Working to interface our legal system with that of other countries

Event management for hotels

Hotels across the world need people who can arrange events for their guests

Hotel management

Managing hotels here and abroad, all of which have guests of many nationalities

Travel and tourism industry

Travel agent, tour leader,

Sommelier - wine expert

Become an expert in the wine industry

National secuirty and intelligence

Homeland Security, CIA, Congressional committee work

Doctors without Borders

Medical professionals - doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists

Peace Corps

Two years of service in a foreign country, improving its infrastructure

International business and banking

The many companies and banks that have branches/offices in other countries

International not-for-profit agencies

Relief agencies, the Red Cross, feeding the world

Health services of any kind

Communicating with your patients here and abroad

Game translator

Video game translation from one language into another

Technology expert

Explain/install/develop technology

Photographer

National Geographic, Google, every foreign news outlet

Fashion buyer/industry

Paris, Rome, Milan, New York, etc. - the fashion hubs where buyers come from all over the world

Job recruiter/international human resources

Recruiting foreign workers for domestic companies, or vice versa

Social services

Social work, missionary work, relief work,

ART

Job Titles

Description

Art Teacher

enjoy working with kids, developing and executing lesson plans

art therapist

use art to help clients express themselves

graphic designer

plan and create print, film, and electronic communications

animation

drawing to create a story for film, print, or video games

art historian

describe art and its meaning to others

cinematographer

creating film with a strong foundation in history and theory

drama/actor

enjoy acting in front of audiences of all sizes

theater manager

working behind the scenes to organize a play

fashion design

enjoy designing clothes/accessories

interior design

enjoy designing living spaces

sculptor

creating 3-D art

painter

using oils or watercolors on canvas or other mediums

photographer

taking still life photos

medical illustration

combines the study of visual arts with science to create textbooks, etc

costume designer

creating costumes for plays/movies

illustration

developing drawing skills

dancer

jewelry maker

using different mediums to create jewelry

ceramics

fibers

combines several different areas of art - 3D, drawing, art history, metals

metals

create jewelry or sculptures

wood/furniture designer

MUSIC

Job Titles

Description

vocalist

enjoy singing

music management

focus on business aspect of music - managing a band, etc.

musical theater

enjoy singing, dancing, and acting

music performance

play an instrument in front of large groups of people

composer

write music for others to perform - both instrumental and vocal

concert promoter

organizes, advertises, and finances concerts

music business consultant

advise their clients on business strategy for their career or organization

sound technician

supervises equipment and works soundboard during a show

music editor

mixing/synchronizing music with a visual counterpart

producer

supervises all parts of the recording process

teacher

teaches students in a k-12 or college setting

recording engineer

run recording sessions

music therapist

use music as a way to empower individuals with educational disabilities, personal setbacks, etc.

conductor

lead orchestra

jingle writer

write songs for commercials/ads

acoustic consultant

provide complete audio, video, and complete acoustic design for a show

studio manager

person responsible for running the business of the studio

SOCIAL STUDIES

Job Titles

Description

High School History Teacher

working with kids

Research Assistant

investigates knowledge and seeks to establish facts

Paralegal or Legal Assistant

responsible for gathering facts related to a case, searching for previous cases, and finding laws, regulations, and legal articles

History Professor

live lectures, conduct research, and oversee classes

Park Ranger

provide information related to the location

Writers & Editors

copy writing and editing, marketing content, or reviewing documents for a wide range of businesses and industries

Lawyer

using historical data to persuasively argue one way or another

Advertising & Marketing

communicate in a persuasive manner,

Public Relations

shaping the public image of a company, organization, or brand

Librarian

catalog and classify materials, maintain a catalog, and prepare aids for finding specific information

Museum Curator or Director

the business of attracting people interested in history

Politician

a history degree provides a foundational knowledge on the role of government and its evolving nature

Journalist

requires excellent communication, elegant yet clear writing, and a keen eye for research

Useful link:https://www.historians.org/jobs-and-professional-development/career-resources/careers-for-history-majors

COMPUTERS

Job Titles

Description

Application Developer

Developers work closely with computer analysts and engineers in using languages such as Java, C++ or ORACLE to develop the necessary specifications for software. Developers may also test, debug and improve generally faulty applications for clients.

Application Support Analyst

An application support analyst needs to demonstrate competent IT literacy around applications and systems. Core technical areas are databases and SQL, and operating system platforms such as UNIX, especially Solaris, and Windows.

Applications Engineer

Provide technical support and expertise to customers, testing applications, responding to customer feedback, installations, maintenance and often performing sales presentations and demonstrations.

Associate Developer

Associate developer responsibilities are to follow the instructions of the senior developer or development manager and coordinate the staff activities. The development process may be aimed in the development of projects and processes for internal or external requirements. The responsibility of the associate developer here is to develop project specifications along with the development manager and discuss feasibility of the project before proceeding further for the project execution.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

A chief technology officer (CTO), sometimes known as a chief technical officer, is an executive-level position in a company or other entity whose occupation is focused on scientific and technological issues within an organization.

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief information officer (CIO), chief digital information officer (CDIO) or information technology (IT) director, is a job title commonly given to the most senior executive in an enterprise responsible for the information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals.

Computer and Information Systems Manager

An information technology manager career involves working with a variety of people. They oversee other IT professionals, such as computer systems analysts, software developers, information security analysts, and computer support specialists. Information systems managers also negotiate with technology vendors.

Customer Support Administrator

Customer Support Specialist

When customers have questions, com