SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Communicate across cultures
- Organize people/equipment/ideas
- Adapt to other cultures and understand cultural diversity
- Awareness of the role of language in transmitting culture
- Interact with others despite communication barriers
- Observe, analyze and interpret information
- Grasp ideas and concepts quickly
- Proficiency in phonetics
- Multicultural awareness and sensitivity
- Translation/Interpreting
- Appreciation for multiculturalism
- Editing skills
- Comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary
- Articulate reading, writing and speaking skills
- Understanding of historical language change
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Advertising
- Author/Editor
- Communication Specialist
- Communications Airlines
- Conference Interpreter
- Cultural Organizations
- Diplomatic Aide
- Education
- Entertainment
- Flight Attendant
- Foreign Correspondent
- Foreign Language Instructor
- Government
- Health Care Services
- Historical Interpreter
- Hospitality
- Immigration Officer
- International Relations
- Import/Export Coordinator
- Journalist
- Language Instructor
- Librarian
- Linguist
- Magazines/Media
- Museum/Tour Guide
- Policy Analyst
- Professional Journals
- Public Relations
- Publishing
- Translation Firms
- Translator
- Travel/Tourism Agencies
SAMPLE JOB LOCATIONS
- Various Regional High Schools
- Canada's Free Agent
- Canadian Revenue Agency
- Parks Canada
- Air Canada
- French Public/Catholic Schools
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Aielcef (International Association for the Study of Literature and Cultures of the Francophone World)
- The International Council for Francophone Studies (CIEF)
- Association Nationale France Canada
- The Society for French Studies
- Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario
Opportunities- Internships, Careers, Government programs
- Odyssey Language Assistant Program
- Young Canada Works at Building Careers in English and French
- Ontario Internship Program
- Career Edge
- International Experience Canada
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Student Guide Program in France (Fall 2025)
- Job Bank
- Charity Village
Get Experience
- French and Francophone Studies at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, resources, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Connection Tools: Careerspace’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, networking, and marketing yourself at career events.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.