Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: Spanish
Visit the Spanish Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Spanish Majors, a list of important skills Spanish majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Spanish.
List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Spanish:
- Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
- Solutions Architect
- Educator
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Spanish.
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Career-Related Skills of Spanish 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 Spanish Majors
| Spanish Language Job Center View the current job and recruiter lists or receive tips on job fairs and salaries in Latin America. |
| Trabajos View job listings throughout Spanish-speaking countries as well as receive career and interview advice. |
| Dickinson College Career Center International Careers Website |
| United State- Mexico Chamber of Commerce |
| Job Opportunities in Spain |
| 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. |
| Worldwide Business Briefings A guide to business customs, etiquette and cross-cultural communication |
| Info on jobs in Spanish speaking world . |
| E Network for Latin American Careers and Employment |
| Overseas Jobs |
| Resources for International Job Opportunities (Riley Guide) |
| Overseas job opportunities, tools for moving overseas, travel links, etc. |
| In-depth language lessons online in Spanish |
| Translation Services This site will translate text or web sites between English and Spanish, French, German, Italian or Portuguese. |
| The Electronic Embassy |
| Saludos Web Hispanic Careers and Education site |
| All About Spain |
| Enforex's Organization specialized in teaching Spanish where Spanish is spoken |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
