On this page you will find information about careers pursued by East Asian Studies majors, skills East Asian Studies majors develop and career-related Web sites relevant to the major. Visit the department page to learn more about the East Asian Studies program.
Careers
It is important to remember that your major does not determine what your career will be. With a liberal arts education, YOU, not your major, will determine your career path.
On the right is a comprehensive list of job titles of Dickinson alumni who majored in East Asian Studies.
Career-Related Skills
- 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
Dickinson College Web Guide to International Careers
If you're interested in international careers start with this web page.
China Links
Asian-Jobs.com Connect with employers who are searching for bilinguals who speak English and Asian languages
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.
International Teaching Websites
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
ESLworldwide.Com
International Teaching Links
Links for ESL/EFL Jobs
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 Link page.