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Save the date for the next Routes into Languages employability webinar

The next Routes into Languages webinar will take place on Friday 15th January 2016. Similar to the previous two webinars “Routes into language teaching” and “Working as a translator or Interpreter : Ask the Experts!“, the webinar will aim to address an audience of students, teachers and trainers who are invited to ask questions to a panel. The discussions can be followed on Twitter at #RoutesLive. Continue reading →

Webinar on ‘Working as a translator or interpreter: ask the experts’ this week

Routes into Languages is launching a new series of webinars on the topic of employability this week, with its first session taking place this Friday 10 July 2015 from 12:30 – 13:30. Entitled ‘Working as a translator or interpreter: ask the experts!’, the event aims to address an audience of students, teachers and trainers who are invited to ask questions to a panel of experts. Continue reading →

Modern Languages Employability Gala

Students of Modern Languages are invited to the Modern Languages Employability Gala, taking place this Thursday 30 April 2015 in Lecture Theatre B and the café on Avenue Campus. An alumni panel will begin at 6pm, when Modern Languages alumni who are now working for NGOs, multinational companies, the Civil Service, charities and more will present on their career experiences thus far, and will explain how the skills they learnt at Southampton have helped them. Continue reading →

Opportunities for work and study in China through Generation UK

Students with an interest in China and the Chinese language may be interested in Generation UK, a campaign launched by the British Council in 2013, which aims to support UK students to enhance their employability and become more globally minded through study and work experience opportunities in China. For further information about the opportunities available through the Generation UK campaign, visit the British Council website. Continue reading →

Graduates need better language skills to get top UK jobs

The International Business Times has reported that graduates could miss out on securing top roles in UK companies if they fail to improve their language skills. According to experts, the article reports, British businesses are at a major disadvantage in terms of marketing and sales across national borders in comparison to international competitors whose employees are multilingual. Continue reading →