Career Center Resources





Major to Career: Russian Language and Literature and Russian Area Studies

Visit the Russian Area Studies and Russian Language and Literature Department website.

On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Russian and Russian Area Studies Majors, a list of important skills Russian majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Russian Area Studies Department and the Russian Language and Literature.

List of Careers:

The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Russian Language & Literature and Russian Area Studies:

  • Securities Control Specialist
  • Regional Director of Operations
  • ESL Instructor

Click below for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in:

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Career-Related Skills of Russian and Russian Area Studies 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.

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Career-Related Web Sites for Russian and Russian Area Studies Majors

Dickinson College Career Center International Careers Website 
American Association of Teachers of Slavic and Eastern European Languages Job Index
Russian & Eastern European Opportunities
Lists current academic and non-academic job opportunities, paid internships, and
volunteer positions.
The St. Petersburg Times Job Opportunities
The Moscow Times Job Opportunities
Eastern European and Russian Job Listings
Russian Internet Job Agency (site is in Russian)
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia
Worldwide Business Briefings
A guide to business customs, etiquette and cross-cultural communication
International Language Job Center
View English job offers, foreign language job offers, or visit the site's career clinic.
Overseas job opportunities, tools for moving overseas, travel links, etc.
Resources for International Job Opportunities (Riley Guide)
Overseas Jobs
The Electronic Embassy

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