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CERTIFIED SPANISH INTERPRETER, IN-DEPTH: You Must Be Determined To Handle Whatever Comes

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Gregoria goes in-depth with her story about being an interpreter for the courts in California. She humorously acts out what she likes most about her job and describes the challenges she faces working in a field where stories of crime and the effects of crime are common. Gregoria also talks about the job opportunities in the field of interpretation, and her work-life balance.

Job Title: Certified Court Interpreter

Job Summary: Interpreters and Translators

Job Description

Interpreters and translators convert information from one language to another. Interpreters work in spoken or sign language, translators in written language.

On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Additional Info

Although degree of study may vary, interpreters and translators generally need specialized training, available at colleges and universities nationwide and through training programs, conferences, and courses.

Certification Requirement

Recommended by the American Translators Association.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$20,000 - $90,000

Projected Job Growth

40 to 50 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Irregular, Varies Widely

Typical workplace

Office, Remote, Indoor

Personal Qualities

Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, People skills, Public speaking ability

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Writing
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Language, Literatures and Linguistics

Related Careers

Adult Literacy and GED Teachers
Career and Technical Education Teachers
Court Reporters
High School Teachers
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
Medical Transcriptionists
Middle School Teachers
Postsecondary Teachers
Self-enrichment Teachers
Special Education Teachers
Technical Writers
Writers and Authors.

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