Employment is one issue that must be considered when devoting one's academic career to linguistics. These resources can help you get a grasp on the available opportunities and understand what your role can potentially be in the linguistic community.

Getting Involved Current Conferences Listings Participation in academic conferences can be a rewarding and valuable experience. Exchange ideas, see what current research is out there, and get feedback or ideas for your own research. See our listing of current conferences here. Linguistic Societies Throughout your academic career you may find it useful to get involved in linguistic societies. Membership can bestow various benefits, such as book or conference fee discounts, advance notice of current research, and networking opportunities. Support Student Support These are funding opportunities available, mainly for graduate work. Support opportunities can often provide financial support to complete graduate school. Internships and Jobs Internship Registry It is worthwhile to enrich your career experience with short- or long-term internships. There are many programs available in the summer and others throughout the year. Current Job Listings It is never too early to investigate actual, current job openings in the field. Getting an idea early of what kind of jobs are out there and what looks interesting to you can give you a headstart on focusing your academic efforts towards that goal. Preparing for a Career in Linguistics This page is dedicated to providing information about careers in linguistics, including a guide on building a CV or resume, and what to look for in a job.

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