What Can I do with a Major in Foreign Language?

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What Can I do with a Major in Foreign Language?

Real jobs for college graduates who major in a foreign language.

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Job titles for graduates with foreign language degrees:

Advertising Copywriter
Archivist
Bilingual Counselor
Buyer
CIA/FBI Agent
Communications Specialist
Community Affairs Specialist
Court Interpreter
Cultural Officer
Curator
Customer Service Representative
Customs/Immigration Officer
Embassy Personnel
Flight Attendant
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Credit Manager
Foreign Exchange Clerk
Foreign Film Dubber
Foreign Language Tutor
Foreign Service Officer/Agent
Foreign Student Advisor
Foreign Trade Analyst
Hotel Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Immigration Officer
Import/Export Representative
Intelligence Officer
International Banking Officer
International Conference Planner
International Trade Specialist
Interpreter
Marketing Analyst
Missionary
Peace Corps/VISTA Worker
Promotion Specialist
Proofreader
Publicity Assistant
Public Opinion Analyst
Public Relations Assistant
Social Worker
Teacher, Foreign Language
Tour Guide
Translator
Travel Agent

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