"My education prepared me well for an environment where learning new platforms and integrating prior knowledge would be essential", says Jackson.
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“Whether you are occupied with literary science or archaeology, if you learn to code, you will have the world at your feet”, says Aleksander.
“I’ve found nearly all the opportunities in my career via unusual methods”, says Tiffany as she argues that you should be willing to step out of your comfort zone while job-hunting.
The language technology industry will continue to grow steadily. A job market has opened up for linguists who are native speakers of the language for which language technology is being developed, says Marie.
“My studies in linguistics have shown me the breadth of language as a discipline – a perspective that is absolutely essential in all my jobs” says André who works with both cars and TV-series.
“I never expected to be working for the Police, or that my education would be relevant here, but it actually is,” says Camilla.
“Good linguistic skills and an understanding of the social structure in one of the most powerful countries in the world are something that we need more of in Norway” says Tora who studied India studies.
Harriet acquired an invaluable network through her exchange visit to India, which later allowed her to set up her own company.
Humanities specialists have some of the most varied and interesting careers – because our studies enable us to work in practically all fields, says Øystein.
"Do things you are truly interested in doing". This is Sunniva’s best advice for finding a job of interest. She studied Chinese, and now works as an embassy secretary in Beijing.