Career Opportunities

Proficiency in a foreign language and in-depth knowledge of other cultures are essential components of success in today’s international marketplace.  

With a major in a foreign language, individuals have the ability to demonstrate more cultural awareness and sensitivity for other cultures. In addition, acquiring linguistic proficiency can be the means for you to develop the following skills: i) capability to interpret cultural issues fluently and analytically, ii) significant command of grammar and vocabulary, iii) advanced questioning and responding proficiency, iv) advanced capability of translating documents, v) ability to systematize detailed information, vi) acquiring phonetic proficiency in another language.

Business and organizations seek bilingual and bi/multi-culturally experienced job candidates since this is an indication of how they bring in diversity and their language skills can be of assistance to a group of diverse clients. Our graduates have been hired by such employers as Whirlpool, Turner Broadcasting, Deloitte and Touche, Siemens, Alliance Data Systems, American Express, the Ohio Public Schools, the Peace Corps, and the U.S. Government.