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Major to Career: Spanish
On this page you will find information about careers pursued by Spanish majors, skills Spanish majors develop and career-related Web sites relevant to the major. Visit the department page to learn more about the Spanish program.
Careers
It is important to remember that your major does not determine what your career will be. With a liberal arts education, YOU, not your major, will determine your career path.
On the right is a comprehensive list of job titles of Dickinson alumni who majored in Spanish.
Career-Related Skills
- Communication: Foreign language majors gain skills in oral expression, critical reading, translation, clear writing, editing and interpreting in foreign languages.
- Human Relations: Appreciation for other cultures, adaptability to different environments, and receptivity to new ideas are developed by both studying abroad and studying other cultures.
- Research & Problem Solving: Comparison of ideas, problem identification, developing problem solving techniques, and information analysis are skills strengthened through a foreign language major.
- Education & Instruction: Many foreign language majors gain valuable instructional skills by tutoring others in both the oral and written aspects of the language.
Career-Related Web Sites
Spanish Language Job Center
View the current job and recruiter lists or receive tips on job fairs and salaries in Latin America.
Trabajos
View job listings throughout Spanish-speaking countries as well as receive career and interview advice.
United State- Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Job Opportunities in Spain
International Language Job Center View English job offers, foreign language job offers, or visit the site's career clinic.
Bilingual-Jobs
View current job openings, or review statistics, studies and tips on international careers.
Worldwide Business Briefings
A guide to business customs, etiquette and cross-cultural communication
Info on jobs in Spanish speaking world
E Network for Latin American Careers and Employment
Overseas Jobs
Resources for International Job Opportunities (Riley Guide)
In-depth language lessons online in Spanish
Translation Services
This site will translate text or web sites between English and Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese.
The Electronic Embassy
Saludos Web
Hispanic Careers and Education site
All About Spain
Enforex's
Organization specialized in teaching Spanish where Spanish is spoken
For additional career resources and links, please visit the Job Search Web Links page.