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MSSU to be Open February 21, 2025
Missouri Southern State University will be open on Friday, February 21. Campus roads and sidewalks are generally clear and in good condition.
We understand that road conditions vary across the region, and employees and non-residential students are encouraged to use best judgment on their ability to safely travel to campus.

Interpretation and Translation Job for Language Graduates

Areas

  • Interpretation (Simultaneous & Consecutive)
    • Business
    • Conference
    • Escort/Guide Judiciary (Court)
  • Translation
    • Legal Literary
    • Localization
    • Machine
    • Medical
    • Technical

Employers

  • Freelance
  • Educational services
  • Business services
  • Government agencies
  • Healthcare organizations
  • International organizations
  • Nonprofit and social service organizations
  • Courts
  • Publishers
  • Libraries

Strategies

  • Develop fluency in a second language. Seek out any opportunity to converse with native speakers to better learn the language.
  • Learn a third language for increased job opportunities.  Some languages such as Asian ones are in more demand than others.
  • Gain experience through internships or volunteering.
  • Seek certification or accreditation from an interpretation/translation organization.
  • Being bilingual does not automatically qualify one to serve as an interpreter or translator.
  • Learn to listen to one language while speaking another at the same time.
  • Develop aptitude with computers and the Internet.
  • Interpreters and translators who have expertise in a particular area such as law or medicine may find more opportunities.
  • Develop skills in negotiation. Learn to work well under stress.
  • Most people who work in this field freelance. Show ability, initiative and motivation as this is a very competitive field.