Languages, Literature, Culture
Being able to understand another language is a highly desirable skill, which many employers look for when recruiting new employees. It is an ability which will set you apart from the crowd, and open the door to many different jobs and opportunities, perhaps even the chance to work abroad.
For information on becoming a teacher, please also see Health and Social Care under What Job.
Jobs In Languages, Literature, Culture
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An excellent introduction to careers in languages from a number of age perspectives. For example the part of the site aimed at 11-14 year-old has sections entitled, culture, family and community and of course games. The 14-19 section has more careers-related information and there is more information for those considering further and higher education.
Connexions Direct: Languages, information and Culture
The Connexions-Direct Jobs4U Careers Database is a list of job families. You will commonly find the word Sectors used instead of job families. This link will take you to the Leisure, Languages, Information and Culture sector or family of jobs.
Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages
The TESOL website is a hive of information for those considering a career as a teacher of English.You can view profiles fpr many members of TESOL and read about their experiences.
This page contains information about working for Virgin Atlantic as AirCabin Crew. You can look at the profiles of people who currently work for Virgin, and read about their expeiences in the job. The page also provides useful information about the recruitment process.