Working in languages.

Captain Havoc

I would post this in the languages forum but it's dead. I'm currently studying at distance for a degree in languages. I've sent off CVs' to translation companies but to no avail. It seems to be hard to get. Most of the jobs I see online are for native speakers also. I'm wondering is there other directions I should be looking where my language skills would be useful and allow me to study? Is anybody else working with languages?

La_Gordy

Hey OP!

I studied languages and now use them in a professional capacity. If you do want to go down the translation route, I think you might need to get a Diploma in Translation, or maybe an additional MA, and you will always be travelling from X language into English (ahm assuming tis your mother tongue). However, there are a lot of options outside of translation that might be worth exploring. I work in a tech company and use French for working with customers and colleagues. You could do the same with sales, or account management, customer care, support etc. Languages are a wonderfully transferable skill so it's really finding a way to use them that you still get the enjoyment that lead you to study them

Captain Havoc

Thanks for that, I'm applying for jobs in other areas but I feel most don't want to know until I have a degree. I know a guy who started giving French lessons after only a year abroad so I can understand why employers would be wary.