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In today's world, multilingual communication and technology are vital for international business as more and more organizations regard Europe and beyond as their home ground. Anyone with language skills can play a vital role, as these skills are increasingly important, indeed essential, in many workplaces. Not only can languages help to secure some of the most interesting and well-paid job opportunities, they can also be your passport to working and travelling abroad. Illustrated by real life case studies, "Careers Using Languages" covers a range of opportunities from interpreting to international marketing, and the media to teaching and the civil service. With extensive information on the jobs available in a wide range of European and other languages, this guide takes you through the qualifications available and where to study for them. Top tips for getting in and on, and salary guides makes this book useful reading for anyone considering a career using languages. It caters equally for job seekers whose mother tongue is not English.

Table of Contents:
Part 1 Introduction: Is this the job for you?; Language - the vital dimension in a changing job market. Part 2 Which languages: where and when?; General factors; Languages in the UK English as a world language; English as a foreign language (EFL);Languages required in the public services (community languages); EU and other European languages; Other major languages; Less commonly taught languages; Sign language. Part 3 Specialist linguist careers: Translators; Interpreters; National Vocational Qualifications for interpreters and translators; Sign languages interpreters; Language teachers; Language training for industry; Other opportunities for language tuition; English language teaching; Language service providers. Part 4. Languages in industry and commerce: The skills required; Management, marketing and exports; Technical personnel; Secretarial linguists; Finance, banking and insurance; Receptionists and telephonists; Travel, tourism, leisure and hospitality. Part 5 The professions and other careers using languages: Languages and the professions; The Civil Service; The Diplomatic Service; Patent Agents; Patent Examiners and the Patent Office; Journalism and the media; Publicity and advertising; Careers requiring limited language competence. Part 6 Linguists in international organizations: The European Commission; The United Nations and UNESCO. Part 7 How to make your language(s) work for you in the short term: Seasonal work; TEFL; Mother tongue maintenance; The tourist trade; Other opportunities. Part 8 Getting in and getting on: Tops tips for getting on and getting on. Part 9 Future prospects for careers with languages. Part 10 Study and career options: how to acquire language skills; First degree courses in modern languages; European studies degree courses; Careers implications of your degree course; Financial aspects; Higher National Diploma (HND) courses with languages; Postgraduate and professional courses; Other language courses. Part 11 Language qualifications and levels of competence: Recognition within the EU; The Institute of Linguists Educational Trust; Other vocational language certificates; National Language Standards (NLS); ELT qualifications; The OCR Examinations Board (Oxford Cambridge RSA); The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCIEB)City and Guilds of London Institute. Part 12 Useful addresses: Careers; Civil Service; Diplomatic Service; Educational; Examining bodies; Export, marketing and sales, industry and commerce; Finance and banking; Hospitality, leisure and tourism; International organisations; Insurance; Journalism and media; Language teachers; Legal Librarianship and information science; Media; Patents agents and examiners; Professional bodies for linguists; Teaching English as a foreign language; Working abroad. Part 13 Sources of information on careers with languages: Careers advice; Useful publications; Professional bodies.

About the Author :
Edda Ostarhild is a qualified journalist and also holds a postgraduate qualification in International History, Applied Linguistics and Education from the University of London. She acts as a langauge adviser, External and Chief External Examiner and sits on a number of language boards including the Royal Anniversary Trust, The Council for Education for World Citizenship, The International baccalaureate, CACDP (British Sign Language) and others. Edda is currently involved with work at the Institute of Linguistics, she is a member of the examinations board, Vice Chairman of the Applications Committee, one of two named UK participants in the EU Funded Grotius Project concerned with public service interpreting. Edda has her own website which can be found at www.ostarhild.com


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780749437312
  • Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Careers In ... Series
  • ISBN-10: 0749437316
  • Publisher Date: 26 Apr 2002
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 127
  • Width: 142 mm


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