Studying a language at Key Stage 4 or 5 opens up a whole host of future jobs and careers to you. You don't have to be a teacher or translator. Pretty much every single industry; be it music, media, business, ICT, finance etc, is looking for employees who have some knowledge of a foreign language. Often, it is not just the language itself that they value, but the skills you have acquired whilst learning that language. Skills such as communication, resilience, teamwork and enterprise. Plus, you are likley to earn more money, on average 8% more than someone who has no language skills.

So have a look at the following sites and decide what career you would like!

Top Language Jobs

Search jobs available right now and see what language skills they require.

Languages Work

Search language specialist recruitment agencies.

EURES

Looking to work abroad - click here for advice and advertisements.

Working at the Olympics

The London 2012 Olympics are looking for 1000s of volunteers with language skills.