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.
