Career
Center Resources
Visit the East Asian Studies Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by East Asian Studies Majors, a list of important skills East Asian Studies majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to East Asian Studies.List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in East Asian Studies:
- Senior Customs Specialist
- Director of International Sales
- Translator
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in East Asian Studies.
Career-Related Skills of Majors
- Multicultural Awareness: East Asian Studies majors develop knowledge of other cultures and international affairs. Adaptability to different environments and receptivity to new ideas can be enhanced by studying abroad.
- Critical Reading: The dissection of texts and documents allows East Asian Studies majors to understand subtleties.
- Analytic Thinking: Majors gain skills in creating and evaluating logical arguments.
Career-Related Web Sites for East Asian Studies Majors
| Dickinson College Web Guide to International Careers If you're interested in international careers start with this site. |
| China Links |
| Asian-Jobs.com Connect with employers who are searching for bilinguals who speak English and Asian languages |
| Career Opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, U.S.and beyond |
| Worldwide Business Briefings A guide to business customs, etiquette and cross-cultural communication |
| Doing Business In Singapore A guide to business etiquette for Americans from the Singapore Tourism Board. |
Careers in Foreign Languages |
| Careers for Modern Language Offers links to resources for international careers including; International Career Resources, U.S. State Dept. Careers, Peace Corps, and more. |
| Wang & Li Asia Resources Features recruiting services, Greater China job listings, and useful job search information. |
| Careers for Japanese Majors Jobs in Japan. View this newsletter listing teaching jobs in Japan. |
| 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. |
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| International Schools Services |
| U.S Department of State, Overseas Schools, Teaching Overseas |
| Living Abroad: Overseas Digest Online |
| The International Educator |
| Employment Resources for Language Teachers |
| Peace Corps |
| Teaching Jobs Overseas |
| International Teaching Links |
| WorldTeach Volunteer to teach in overseas developing countries. Offers program profiles and upcoming departure deadlines. |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
