Hi Friends,
Check out my article publication in
Parsi Times Newspaper dated 3rd August 2013, on Career in
Foreign Language.
Article Title: Career in
Foreign Language
Article Date: 3rd
August, 2013
Article on: Parsi Times
Newspaper
Article Author: Farzad Minoo
Damania
You can read the entire transcript of the article below:
As India marches towards being a global player
and with an increase in multinational trade, foreign language speaking
professionals are in great demand in the corporate world. Thus studying a
foreign language as a primary or supplementary job skill can help you groom
your career. Foreign language skills can help you in both professional and
personal development.
When you study a foreign language, it
entails learning about the language, literature, linguistics and culture of
that foreign language.
Abilities and Traits:
Learning a foreign language requires
high level of concentration, focus and hard work. Also, it goes without saying
that you must love reading and writing. You need to be accurate with words,
pronunciations, and grammar. You must have deep interest and passion in
learning about the culture, language and way of life of other people. You
should possess cultural sensitivity and have a genuine interest in
understanding different cultures. Strong interpersonal and clear communication
skills are also important.
Specializations and
Courses:
You may consider learning any of these
foreign languages – German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese,
Mandarin, Chinese, Korean, Arabic and Persian. Few well known institutes
offering courses in a foreign language include Max Muller Bhavan (German),
Acdemia Espanol (Spanish), Alliance Francaise de Bombay (French), Instituto
Hispania (Spanish), Indo - Italian Chamber of Commerce (Italian), and Indo-Japan
Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (Japanese). These institutes offer beginner,
intermediate and advanced levels courses. Also, you can consider foreign
language graduate and post graduate courses offered by University of Mumbai,
University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University. Some universities offering
courses in foreign languages conduct entrance exams (oral and written) for
admission to their bachelors and masters degree programs.
Job Prospects:
Students have a wrong impression that
language as a career option does not offer much job scope, because they feel
that the only job option after doing these courses is as a teacher or professor.
But this is not true. Other than teaching and research, you can find job
opportunities as translator, interpreter and customer support executive in
BPOs, KPOs and MNCs. Opportunities exist in travel agencies, airline companies
and tour guide agencies. You can consider working in foreign diplomacy and
external affairs departments of the Government of India via the UPSC
route. Several PR agencies, law firms, import-export
companies, marketing and advertising agencies also hire language specialists.
Jobs in publishing agencies and media houses are also possible.
Salary Expectations:
Foreign language professionals can earn an
attractive salary package depending on the work and organization. You can earn
between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month right after graduation. Translators
charge Rs. 1 to Rs. 5 per word, whereas interpreters charge between Rs. 1,000
per hour to Rs. 10,000 per day.
For all your career queries, reach out
to me on farzad.damania@gmail.com or 9833971773.
Your feedback is highly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Farzad Minoo Damania
Career Counsellor & Corporate
Trainer
Career Nurturer
Email: farzad.damania@gmail.com
Mob: 9833971773
