Jobs for linguists

Linguistics Jobs

Linguists do many different things. There's a nice Wall Street Journal article about linguists being hired by many high tech companies, for big bucks! For a sampling of other recent newspaper and magazine articles featuring linguists on the job, check out the bulletin board in the hall by Hamilton Smith 209. You might also read Linguistics at Work, by Dallin Oaks.

A recent graduate of our program describes her new job at Lanartco, a language and communication skills company in Manhattan. The company offers Foreign Language Instruction, Accent Reduction Training, English Skills, Presentation and Communication Skills, Translation and Interpreting Services to Fortune 500 companies in New York and around the
world. Malena writes:

"As the Office Coordinator I am learning about what it takes to run a successful language company and I work closely with the trainers and instructors helping to develop and implement innovative curriculum and approaches to language training. I started out as a freelance translator and interpreter for the
company and occasionally."

Gap International, Inc. is a global consulting firm that partners with
executives and their organizations to produce breakthrough business
performance. We are currently searching for individuals with degrees in
linguistics and related fields. Candidates would be hired for full-time
positions in our Philadelphia office. Job functions include working in our
innovation and research department to develop new products and refine
existing methods, and working directly with clients throughout the sales
and consulting delivery cycles.

Formal training in linguistics and a strong interest in the relationship
between language and performance are a must. Candidates must also possess
the ability to work in a flexible manner within a cross-functional
environment. Candidates must also possess a high level of commitment to
their own growth and development, as well as have a willingness to travel,
strong computer skills and a commitment to our company's purpose. Work
experience in a corporate setting is a plus.

We invite interested candidates to submit a resume with areas of interest
and linguistics course documentation to Dr. Amy Sexton: amy.sexton@gapinternational.com

For more background on Gap International, visit the website at www.gapinternational.com.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Information: Amy Sexton (Email)

Apply on-line at: http://www.gapinternational.com

(This info from a posting at: http://linguistlist.org/issues/17/17-1515.html)

For pages of job listings, click here for links to Linguist List (where all academic jobs in linguistics are announced) and the Linguistic Society of America's homepage.

Here's a sampling of technology-related jobs where (in most cases) linguists I know are employed.
(Please, send me more of these, and links to company web-sites.)

Questions? Comments? Please send e-mail: ngn@unh.edu
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This page was last updated by Naomi Nagy on 8/7/06.