Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: French
Visit the French Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by French Majors, a list of important skills French majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to French majors.
List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in French:
- International Affairs Specialist
- Executive Assistant to Bill Paxton
- Chief Registrar
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in French.
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Career-Related Skills of French Majors
Communication: Foreign language majors gain skills in oral expression, critical reading, translation, clear writing, editing and interpreting in foreign languages.
Human Relations: Appreciation for other cultures, adaptability to different environments, and receptivity to new ideas are developed by both studying abroad and studying other cultures.
Research & Problem Solving: Comparison of ideas, problem identification, developing problem solving techniques, and information analysis are skills strengthened through a foreign language major.
Education & Instruction: Many foreign language majors gain valuable instructional skills by tutoring others in both the oral and written aspects of the language.
Career-Related Web Sites for French Majors
| Careers for Modern Language Offers links to resources for international careers including; International Career Resources, U.S. State Dept. Careers, Peace Corps, and more. |
| Dickinson College Career Center International Careers Website |
| Cadres Online Conduct a job search for French-related careers or view the guide to French resumes. |
| International Language Job Center View English job offers, foreign language job offers, or visit the site's career clinic. |
| Worldwide Business Briefings . A guide to business customs, etiquette and cross-cultural communication |
| Job Openings in France for Scientists |
| Translation Services This site will translate text or web sites between English and Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese. |
| Careers in Foreign Languages |
| Resources for International Job Opportunities (Riley Guide) |
| Overseas Jobs |
| The Electronic Embassy |
| Overseas job opportunities, tools for moving overseas, travel links, etc. |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
