Bilingual Employment Opportunities
Interpreters and Translators
A career as an interpreter or translator offers employment in a variety of occupations such as hospitals, schools, courtrooms and law enforcement. Many translators freelance and are able to work from home. Translation work is often completed on a computer and submitted electronically. Translators must have excellent proof-reading, writing and analytical skills. Interpreters often work in an audience where the speaker is lecturing or making a presentation in another language. The interpreter must be able to understand what is being said in both languages and relay this information and a clear and understandable manner. Educational degrees are available in translation and bilingual studies. Experience is often gained through volunteering translation services.
Bilingual Education
Bilingual teachers and educators are in high demand. Many public school systems teach children of different languages and are seeking qualified bilingual teachers. Teachers are also needed to teach English as a second language to adult students. Teachers who already possess a teaching degree can take additional training in bilingual education to endorse their current teaching certificate or pursue a master's degree in bilingual education.
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement agencies are seeking applicants who are bilingual. Being bilingual may increase your salary in such positions. Police work can be dangerous and often stressful. Officers often encounter individuals of different cultures and languages and being bilingual helps communication efforts. Other areas of law enforcement that may seek bilingual job candidates are the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Sources:
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics: Police and Detectives
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics: Interpreters and Translators
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Post a CommentGood suggestions.
My sis-in-law is from Denmark. She worked for airline security as a bilingual employee. Many good opportunities for bilingual individuals. Wish I knew a second language.
Kudos to all those that know a second language
Hi Janet. What a wonderful article this is. I am now just a janitor (& a pastor too, although not salaried) but I am bilingual. This is so helpful. PS, I am not getting your notifications for some reason friend. Merry Christmas and thanks for your comments. :-)
I really like this, Janet!! Thank you!!!
I was a French translator for a company once because most of their business was done overseas in France.