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Job Opportunities

A degree in a language prepares students for the following jobs:

Government/Nonprofits

  • Court interpreter
  • Cultural attaché
  • Cultural officer
  • Translator
  • Customs/immigration officer
  • UNESCO official
  • FBI agent
  • Foreign diplomat
  • Foreign service officer or peacekeeper
  • Social worker
  • Peace Corps volunteer

Business

  • Bilingual officer/teller/clerk
  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Interpreter
  • Guide
  • Foreign correspondent
  • Human resources director
  • International trade specialist
  • Scientific translator/interpreter
  • Sports agent
  • Lawyer
  • Linguist
  • Overseas plant manager
  • Pharmaceutical rep

Travel

  • Travel agent
  • Tour organizer
  • Travel writer
  • International hotel administrator

Travel

  • Teacher

Career Industry Liaison

Name Office Email Phone
Megan Ruffin  223 Bone Student Center  mhruffi@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-2200 

Internship Coordinator

Name Office Email Phone
Roger Thomas  233E Stevenson Hall  rkthoma@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-7982