Occupation: Linguistics

(Working in research institutions).Mission:

• Linguistics research, Vietnamese linguistics, languages ​​and cultures of ethnic minorities in Vietnam.
• Research focuses on developing policies for language preservation and development, language education, dictionary compilation, textbook writing, etc.

Request:

• Broad and in-depth professional knowledge;
• Diligent and passionate about research and exploration;
• Capable of identifying and solving problems;
• Possesses strong analytical and synthesis skills.

Recruitment units: Institute of Linguistics, Institute of Dictionaries and Encyclopedias, Vietnam Institute of Social Sciences Information, Ho Chi Minh City Branch of the Institute of Social Sciences, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Institute of Cryptography…ProspectsResearch institutes recruit researchers annually in various disciplines. Some institutes, such as the Institute of Linguistics, the Institute of Dictionaries and Encyclopedias, etc., are recruiting a large number of researchers.

(Teaching Linguistics, Vietnamese Linguistics to Vietnamese students or Vietnamese language and culture to foreigners)Mission:

• Teaching linguistics and Vietnamese linguistics to Vietnamese students.
• Teaching Vietnamese linguistics, the Vietnamese language, and Vietnamese culture to foreigners in Vietnam and other countries.

RequestBroad and in-depth professional knowledge; understanding of life and multicultural society; passion for teaching; dedication and responsibility towards learners; excellent communication and presentation skills.Recruitment units:

• Department of Linguistics, Department of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language, Center for Applied Linguistics - Department of Linguistics, Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Departments of Literature, Vietnamese Studies, Vietnamese Language and Culture, and centers for teaching Vietnamese to foreigners… of universities, colleges, and research institutes throughout the country.

ProspectsCurrently, more and more universities are opening Linguistics as a major field of study, while also incorporating linguistics and Vietnamese studies into the curricula of other disciplines. On the other hand, Vietnam is on the path of integration with the world, and the demand for learning Vietnamese among foreigners is increasing, while the current number of Vietnamese language teachers only meets about 40% of the demand. This reality opens up career opportunities for Linguistics students who aspire to become teachers.

(Publishing Editor, Online Newspaper Editor, Television Editor) This refers to an editor working in publishing houses, newspaper offices, and radio and television stations. Their responsibility is to deliver publications to readers that are perfect in both content and form.Mission:

• Propose content requirements for publications;
• Designing and editing publications;
• Correcting errors in the content and format of publications.

Request:

• Careful, decisive, and patient;
• Possesses solid knowledge and excellent communication skills;
• Capable of identifying and resolving problems;
• Dedicated and appreciative of creativity.

Recruitment units:

• Publishers (Education Publishing House, Social Sciences Publishing House, etc.);
• Press and media organizations (print newspapers, online newspapers, radio and television stations...).

ProspectsCurrently, in addition to publishing houses and media organizations (print, radio, and television), there is an increasing number of online media outlets and multi-disciplinary media corporations, requiring a large number of professional editors proficient in both native and foreign languages, opening up career opportunities for linguistics students.

• PR (Public Relations), organizing and designing content for events (within companies);
• Reporters (print newspapers, online newspapers, television, radio);
• Translator, Interpreter;
• Teacher (teaching literature at secondary schools);
• Clerical work, office administration (in companies and agencies);
• Marketing communications (in manufacturing and business enterprises);
• Speech pathology specialist (working in ENT hospitals - helping children with congenital disabilities regain their hearing and speech abilities);
• Specialists at Departments of Education and Departments of Culture - responsible for language education issues;
• In IT companies (for students majoring in Computer Linguistics).