A career in Spanish enables you to
prepare for work with diverse culture groups both locally and abroad.
With a growing number of Hispanic immigrants each year, and improved
trade relations with Latin America, the need for Spanish speakers is
increasing each day.
What is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Spanish jobs today.
Education
Job Titles:
Spanish Teacher, ESL Teacher, International Studies Director, Case Worker
Potential Employers:
Schools, Community Centers, Social Service Agencies
Strategies:
- Acquire teaching certification in your state
- Consider graduate programs for higher education
- Volunteer with age group of choice
- Maintain a portfolio of lessons and classroom activities
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
- Travel to Spanish speaking countries and watch current events
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Business, Industry and Commerce
Job Titles:
Employment Interviewer, Industrial Manager, Foreign Tax Accountant, Claims Adjuster, Community Relations
Potential Employers:
Public Relations Firms, Banks, Investment Firms, Advertising/Marketing Agencies
Strategies:
- Study abroad in at least one other country
- Consider a minor or double major in business
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
- Earn leadership positions on campus
- Learn about current trends in international business
- Obtain internships in business settings
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Translating
Job Titles:
Translator, Interpreter, Announcer
Potential Employers:
News Bureaus, United Nations
Strategies:
- Acquire travel experience in Spanish speaking countries
- Become familiar with current events in the Hispanic world
- Practice language skills by conversing with native speakers
- Develop strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
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Research
Job Titles:
Anthropologist, Biographer, Linguistic Scientist
Potential Employers:
Schools, Universities, Libraries
Strategies:
- Develop relationships with students from a variety of cultures
- Study abroad in at least one other country
- Volunteer with immigrant populations
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
- Earn leadership positions on campus
- Learn about current trends and hot topics in education
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Government Positions
Job Titles:
Intelligence Officer, Immigration Officer, Foreign Exports Manager
Potential Employers:
United Nations, CIA, Homeland Security, Various Government Agencies
Strategies:
- Serve internships with government agencies or officials
- Join student or local political organizations
- Become familiar with current events in the Hispanic world
- Practice language skills by conversing with native speakers
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
- Gain experience with public speaking and persuasion
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Travel Industry
Job Titles:
Flight Attendant, Booking Agent, Travel Agent, Tour Guide
Potential Employers:
Airlines, Hotel Chains, Visitor and Convention Bureaus
Strategies:
- Consider a minor or double major in business
- Gain experience with event planning and evaluation
- Study abroad in at least one other country
- Obtain travel experience both domestically and abroad
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills and strong work ethic
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Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "spanish employment" in an online search engine.
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Professional Spanish Associations
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Need More Info?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate
school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career
Counselor in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping
by CC322.
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Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
