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  1. Q. Q. How do I find a job using my language skills?

    A. Research shows that more and more employers are beginning to recognise the crucial role of languages in making the UK more competitive in an international job market.

    19 Jan 2010

  2. Q. Q. How do I become a translator or an interpreter?

    A. Please see 'Specialist language options' under 'Career choices' for information on working in the language professions, including translation and interpreting.

    19 Jan 2010

  3. Q. Q. Do you have any careers materials you could send to my school?

    A. Careers materials produced by CILT can be found in the Resources area. The resources available include factsheets, posters and postcards.

    19 Jan 2010

  4. Q. Q. How do I find a job as a languages teacher?

    A. Jobs for teachers and lecturers are advertised in the weekly Times Education Supplement (TES) and on the TES Jobs website. You can also look on the Guardian website (the education supplement is in Tuesday's print edition)...

    19 Jan 2010

  5. Q. Q. How do I become a foreign language assistant?

    A. Foreign language assistant posts are normally recruited in the applicant's country of origin. For further information please visit the British Council website.

    12 Jan 2010

  6. Q. Q. How do I become a teaching assistant?

    A. Please see the Teaching Development Agency (TDA) website for more information about becoming a teaching assistant.

    12 Jan 2010

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