Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: German
Visit the German Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by German Majors, a list of important skills German majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to German.
List of Careers
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in German:
- Foreign Service Officer
- Director of Development
- Archives and Special Collections Librarian
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in German.
Career-Related Skills of German 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 German Majors
| Careers for German Majors |
| Dickinson College Career Center International Careers Website |
| 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 |
| Resources for International Job Opportunities (Riley Guide) |
| Overseas Jobs |
| The Electronic Embassy |
| Translation Services This site will translate text or web sites between English and Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese. |
| In-depth language lessons online in German . |
| Overseas job opportunities, tools for moving overseas, travel links, etc. |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
