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Resources for French & Italian Majors

General Career Information

French Employment, Career, Jobs
Put your French skills to work. These links will help you find language-related jobs and information on working in francophone countries. Isn't it about time you started making some money back from all those French classes?

What can I do with a degree in French?
The study of French develops a range of specific technical skills and knowledge. In addition to the subject-specific knowledge and technical skill you have gained through your course, you will also have developed transferable skills that can be used in many occupations. While some graduates work directly in ‘language’ jobs, career possibilities are very diverse.

Careers for French & Italian Majors
Learn more about employment opportunities and online resources regarding this major.

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Internships

Internships in France
Internships International was founded in 1995 in order to provide professional, full-time, non-paying internships to rising seniors in college or college graduates. The typical intern is looking for a professional experience that will either 1. Enhance his resume in order to be more competitive for graduate school or the job market or 2. Allow the intern to try a new professional field.

International Internships
Internships in France including locations such as American Embassy, French-American Chamber of Commerce, and Mediatime France.

Internships in Italy
Article on why internships are important and how to land them in Europe.

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Graduate & Professional Schools

GradSchools.com for French
The most comprehensive source of graduate school information for French Language.

GradSchools.com for Italian
The most comprehensive source of graduate school information for Italian Language.

Finding Best French Language Graduate School
Determine your priorities and this website will generate a customized ranking of different graduate schools using National Research Council data.

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Professional Associations

American Association of Teachers of French
The mission of the association is to encourage and assist in the study of French.

American Association of Teachers of Italian
This website provides information on online newsletter, awards, conference information and opportunities for study and professional development.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
The professional association which represents teachers of all languages at all educational levels.

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Job Listings

Bilingual Recruitment Services
Search for a job by location that requires French language.

Bilingual Jobs
Discover job opportunities utilizing French or Italian language.

Jobs in France
Explore job opportunities in the following regions: Lyon, Marseilles, Nice and Paris.

Jobs in Italy
Research job opportunities in the following areas: Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, Sicily or Venice.

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UCSB Resources

UCSB Library French Subject Homepage

UCSB Library Italian Subject Homepage

French & Italian Departmental Web Page

Career Resource Room

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