Overview

There is a whole range of careers if you know other languages, from translation, interpreting and teaching. Or you could work in marketing, retail, tourism, finance, law and policy work.

How do I write a CV?

This short course will take you through the basics of writing a CV.

Interview training

Learn how to pass interviews and assessment centres.

Cover letters

This short course will teach you how to write a covering letter.

Get experience

Working in varied contexts abroad or in the UK will give you useful evidence to illustrate your skills and experience in applications for jobs or further study.

Resources

• Careers in the EU
• Careers in interpreting
• Careers in translation
•  Working abroad
•  Prospects: working abroad 

Options

Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL)

• Tefl.com
• UK Language Project: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Career as a Freelance Language Teacher

Languages in government and international organisations

• Government and Politics
• United Nations UN Regional Information Centre for Western Europe
• United Nations Development Programme

Translation and interpreting

• Lingo24 - career guide

Professional Associations/Trade Bodies

Links

TARGET jobs: Browse employers by name or sector.

Prospects: Translator