Dear Student,

A career in foreign language is an attractive proposition, for those who have a flair for languages. With the globalisation of Indian economy, multinationals coming to India and more and more companies going for joint ventures abroad, the job scenario for those proficient in foreign languages have opened up. Academic qualifications in foreign languages helps in pursuing careers in the areas of tourism, entertainment, public relations and mass communication, international organizations, embassies, diplomatic service, publishing houses, BPO's etc. More and more avenues are opening up in tourism and call centres.

Opportunities start from tour operators, online content writers, technical translators or decoders, interpreters. Job prospects vary from secretarial, executive and public relation assignments as well as for translation and interpretation jobs. Translators are employed with industries, publishing houses, research and government organisations such as the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and embassies etc. Companies such as HP, Oracle, Samsung, Hyundai, LG, Thomson, GE, Aventis, Moulinex etc are employing language experts. Scale of pay vary with the kind and the place of work. For instance, a career in teaching can earn anything from Rs.10000/- p.m to Rs. 20000/- p.m. Those working as translators get paid between Rs. 50/- to Rs.100/- per page. A good interpreter can earn amount up to Rs.4000/-per hour. For those working with embassies can get paid between Rs. 8000/- p.m. to Rs. 10000/- p.m.for applying in embassies you can visit their websites and apply, you can also see employment news paper for various vacancies in foreign languages. As embassies take restricted n umber of people depending on vacancies, you must apply for jobs elsewhere too.

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