LibGuides: Foreign Languages: Careers

Careers

Want to have a career in Foreign Languages? These sites represent the best general information on foreign language careers. For more specific information, please check out the Web Resources tab for your particular foreign language of study.

General Career Information

General Career Library Guide

Resources to help with job searching, resume building, interview skills, and more.

ACC Career Exploration Page

A list of career resources including CareerOneStop and O*Net Online.

LearningExpress Library Plus This link opens in a new window

This product (and not ACC) requires that you register for a free account before accessing.Tutorials and e-books to help with job preparation, career advancement, and college readiness, as well as practice tests for the TOEFL, MCAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT, GRE, and AP tests. Also includes Computer Skills, Job & Career Accelerator, and Adult Learning centers..
Peterson’s Test and Career Suite This link opens in a new window

Over 300 practice tests, including High School Equivalency (HSE), TOEFL, TAKS, ACT, SAT, and CLEP exams, plus career and college prep tools.

Careers in Foreign Languages

For current information on salaries, levels of education, and a general overview of the job of Interpreters and Translators, visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook, compiled by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.