Interpretation (Simultaneous & Consecutive)
Business
Conferences
Escort/Guide
Judiciary (Court)
Translation
Legal
Literary
Localization
Translation
Mechanical
Medical
Technical
Mechanical
Medical
Technical
EMPLOYERS
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Freelance |
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Educational services |
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Businesses (Domestic & International) |
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Government agencies |
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Healthcare organizations |
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International organizations |
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Nonprofit & social services |
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Courts |
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Publishers |
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Libraries & Museums |
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 are more in demand than others.
- Gain experience through internships & volunteering.
- Seek clarification or accreditation from interpretation/translation organizations.
- Learn to listen to one language while speaking another at the same time.
- Interpreters & translators who have expertise in a particular area such as law or healthcare may be eligible for more opportunities.
- Develop negotiation skills.
- Learn to work well under pressure.
- Most people who work in this field freelance as well. Show ability, initiative & motivation as this is a very competitive field.
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