Foreign Language
As Indian companies are growing as global players and Indian market being viewed by multinational companies, professionals having no language barriers and having smooth communication for proper business transactions are on swing. With professionals having foreign language expertise with understanding of cultures are on high pace in the corporate world. The scope of foreign languages as career is tremendously high and one willing to explore it have large magnitude of job opportunities in various multinational companies and multilateral organizations.
Key to Success
To be successful in Foreign Languages you should have/ develop:
- Accuracy
- Precision
- Cool & calm temperament
- Speech Clarity
- Problem Sensitivity
Scope and opportunities
With the globalization of India and the constantly growing scientific, technological and culture information field in job opportunities for the expert in foreign languages have opened up, The regular job is rare in this field but after completing the training a professional qualification you can work in colleges or institutes, technical literary or business , Translation Bureaus, Research organization, International Organization, Foreign Companies, Banks, Publishing Houses, tourism, embassies, diplomatic service, entertainment, public relations and mass communication, international organizations, call centers, publishing, interpretation and translation, export agencies, radio stations and trade organizations.
Lifestyle & Social Status
- It can be outdoor or indoor job
- It ‘s can be 24/7 job
- Expensive Travelling
Job Profile
Foreign language experts don’t a variety of roles depending upon their skills and experience as well as the job. Here are some of the professions you can look for:
- Interpreter
- Diplomatic Service Professional
- Foreign Language Trainer
- Translator for MNCs and Government Organizations
- Tourist Guide
- Air Hostess or Flight Steward
- Freelance Writer, Translator, Interpreter
- Public Relation Officer
- Immigration and Customs Inspectors
Skill set
- Excellent Writing Skill
- Good verbal Communication Skill
- Judgment and Decision Making
Work Value
- Passion
- Perseverance
- Quick and flexible mind
- Relationships
- Recognition
Current Job Scenario
Professionals knowing French, German, Spanish, Japanese etc, even languages like Pashpio, Uzbek, Tajiks, Hebrew, Portuguese etc. are in great demand now a days.
Professionals teaching can earn from Rs.10000/- to Rs. 20000/- PM. A Lecturer’s pay scale is between Rs. 10000/- to Rs. 13000/- PM.
Translators are paid between Rs. 50/- to Rs.100/- per page. Interpreters are paid on hour basis and at present the rate varies from Rs. 1000/- to Rs. 1500/- per hour.
Top Recruiters
- Bosch
- Siemens
- LG
- Mercedes
- Volkswagen
- Toshiba
Course Synopsis | ||||
Course Options | Certificate | Diploma | Degree |
Master |
Academic Eligibility | 10+2 | Certification in same language | 10+2 | Bachelor Degree or equivalent |
Fees | Rs. 10K to 15K | Rs. 15K to 20K | Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 15000 per annum | Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000 per annum |
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1 | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | Rs. 2 Lakhs to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs |
Expenditure in Tier-2 | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs | Rs. 1.25 – Rs. 1.75 Lakhs |
Duration | 1 Year | 1 Year | 3 Years | 2 Years |
Mode | Part Time | Regular | Regular, part Time | Regular |
Approved | UGC | UGC | UGC | UGC |
Affiliation | Various institutes like Max Muller, Alliance Francais, Indo Japanese Association | JNU, Mumbai University, Pune University | JNU. Pune University | JNU University |
Career prospect
- Executive in secretarial
- Translator
- Writer
- Interpreter
- Foreign language expert
Entrance Exam
- Not Available
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