Links: Jobs using languages

A knowledge of one or more foreign languages can be useful in a wide range of careers. For some jobs, such as translating, interpreting and language teaching, language skills are the main requirement. For other jobs a combination of languages and other qualifications, knowledge or skills may be needed. For example, people with languages plus IT, law, finance or sales skills are much sought-after.

Further information about jobs using languages.

Individual organisations

Organisations that market their products or services in many countries and therefore are keen to employ people with foreign language skills.

United Nations and other international organisations
http://unjobs.org
http://www.unsystem.org/jobs/job_opportunities.htm

Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Broadcasts in the languages of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Southwestern Asia) - based in Prague:
http://www.rferl.org/about/jobs/

Study Group (the company I work for)
Multinational private education provider with schools, colleges and offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and offices in many other countries
http://www.studygroup.com/careers/current_vacancies.aspx
http://www.embassyces.com/english/jobs/summerjobs.aspx

Other possibilities include multinational companies, radio and TV stations, universities, colleges and other educational institutions, and hotels.

Online careers sites

The Linguist List

Lists mainly academic jobs involving languages and linguistics
http://www.linguistlist.org

jobs.ac.uk

This is the place to search for jobs in universities and many other organisations
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/

JobisJob

UK job search engine which include language-related jobs
http://www.jobisjob.co.uk

Talent 4 Europe

Features jobs in all EU countries
http://www.talent4europe.com

Lingojobs

Lists jobs in the UK and other European countries for bilingual and multilingual jobseekers: http://www.lingojobs.com

Top Language Jobs

Lists multilingual & bilingual jobs in London, the UK & Ireland
http://www.toplanguagejobs.co.uk/

Language, translation and writing jobs

List of jobs for translators and other language specialists
http://www.mcable.net

LatPro

Lists jobs in the Americas requiring English, Spanish and Portugese
http://www.latpro.com

Asia-Net

Lists jobs in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in Japan, China and Korea
http://www.asia-net.com

Careerjet - the search engine for jobs

http://www.careerjet.co.uk

Gaijinpot

Lists jobs in Japan (mainly English teaching and some IT jobs)
http://www.gaijinpot.com/

Work in Japan

Lists jobs in Japan (many different fields)
http://www.workinjapan.com

Jobs in Japan

Lists jobs in Japan (various fields)
http://www.findjobsinjapan.com

Japan English Teacher

Bringing the most updated resources for English teachers in Japan and anyone wanting to teach English in Japan
http://www.japanenglishteacher.com

a-kaiwa.net

A site that helps Teachers of English (and other languages) in Japan to find Japanese students, and helps students to find teachers
http://www.a-kaiwa.net/english/

That's Japan - jobs in Japan (various fields)

http://www.thatsjapan.com/jobs/jobseeker

Jobba.net - Jobs for Japanese speakers world-wide

http://www.jobba.net

Escape Artist

Lists jobs in all parts of the world, some of which require language skills
http://www.escapeartist.com

Multilingualvacancies.com

Mainly jobs in Europe using European languages
http://www.multilingualvacancies.com

languagejobs4u

Online international career network
http://www.languagejobs4u.com

International jobs

Jobs in international organisations
http://www.intljobs.org

iitjobs

International IT & Tech jobs
http://www.iitjobs.com

iHipo

International Jobs and Internships
http://www.ihipo.com

Bith Beò

Information about careers using Scottish Gaelic
http://www.bithbeo.org.uk

Lingua-Jobs

An online job board specialising in advertising language jobs in London, across the UK, Europe and worldwide: http://www.lingua-jobs.com

Opciónempleo

Employment search engine for Spain and Latin America
http://www.opcionempleo.com

Recruitment agencies

http://www.people-first.co.uk
http://www.ilc-ltd.com
http://www.linguistsdirect.com
http://www.eurolondon.com
http://www.languagematters.co.uk
http://www.bilingualpeople.com
http://www.ablrecruit.co.uk
http://www.boycerecruitment.co.uk
http://www.bilinguagroup.com
http://www.merrow.co.uk
http://www.eurecruit.com
http://www.coriniumlanguage.co.uk/Recruit.htm
http://www.yvonne-reyes.co.uk
http://www.irecruit.co.uk
http://www.languagebusiness.co.uk
http://www.thebigword.com/recruitment/
http://www.kerr-multilingual.co.uk
http://www.e-r.co.uk
http://www.aegismep.com
http://www.jobrapido.co.uk
http://www.itjobs-online.com
http://www.job-in-uk.com
http://www.jobserve.com
http://www.frontrecruitment.co.uk (front of house staff)
http://www.angelamortimer.com (PA and secretarial)
http://www.naturalbornbillers.co.uk (sales, marketing and customer service)
http://www.linguistsdirect.com (jobs in IT and telecommunications)
http://www.french-selection.co.uk (jobs for French, German and Spanish speakers)
http://www.germany-usa.com (jobs in Germany and the USA) http://www.jac-recruitment.co.uk (jobs for Japanese speakers)
http://www.cpir.com (jobs for Japanese speakers)
http://www.jobtraccymru.co.uk/ (jobs for Welsh speakers)