Careers

What can you do with a Modern Language major?

Whether you major in Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish, your knowledge of a foreign language will make you a more attractive candidate to potential employers. Majoring in a foreign language is excellent preparation for many careers. It should be considered by students who are interested in government service, careers in international commerce and industry, teaching, joining the Peace Corps, or careers in criminal justice or social work.

Here is a list of possible careers. This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

• Translator
• Foreign Correspondent
• International Sales
• Foreign Student Advisor
• Interpreter
• Bilingual Editor
• Customs Inspector
• Journalist
• Travel Agent
• International Business
• ESL Teacher
• Immigration Agent
• Embassy Personnel
• Market Research
• Importer/Exporter
• Government Agent (i.e. FBI, DEA, Border Patrol)
• Peace Corps Volunteer

Companies employing Carthage modern language graduates include C.C.I., the Kenosha Unified School District, the U.S. Embassy in Bonn, Germany, Accenture, Japan Airlines, National Rural Development Partnership, International Airlines, and International School Services.

Carthage modern language majors have gone on to careers as international account integration specialists, foreign language teachers, consultants and bilingual service representatives, or chosen to pursue graduate studies in arts, Latin American studies and German.

Visit the Carthage Career Center. 

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Student Voices

Carthage students speak out about the Department of Modern Languages. Read more.

Target Language Experts

At Carthage, introductory language courses are taught by native speakers. Read more ...