Career Options for Majors and Minors in French
from Sonoma State University

International
Non-Profits

Peace Corps
Habitat for Humanity
CARE
Youth for Understanding
International Exchange
Clergy/Missionary
Philanthropic Foundations
Museums

Education

Teacher of French
TESL (English as 2nd Language)
Teach for America, Inc.
Teaching any subject abroad!
Research Assistant
Tutor
Linguist
Specialty Librarian

Political Organizations

Foreign/Diplomatic Service
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
Governmental Jobs in the Depts. of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, etc.
US Immigration & Naturalization
Customs Inspector/Official
Consular Assistant

Journalism

National Public Radio
Voice of America
Foreign Correspondent

Travel Industry

Travel guide
Travel Agent
Airline Personnel
Hotel/Restaurant Management
Resort Management

Publishing

Editor
Technical Writer
Copy Editor
Proofreader
Textbook Editor

International Business

Wine Industry
Commodities Broker
Corporate Representative
Export/Import
Buyer/Sales Representative

Other Corporate Options

Public Service Representative
Bilingual/Foreign Secretary
Advertising
Foundation Representative
Fund Raiser
Public Relations Representative

Translating and Interpreting

United Nations
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Olympic Games
Legal or Medical Translation

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