It’s a high-stakes, multibillion-dollar industry with tight deadlines, demanding clients and lives at risk. Any miscommunication could cause a deep financial loss or death. Some in the industry work in war zones while others have cozy home offices.
The number of jobs for translators and interpreters doubled in the past 10 years while their wages steadily grew before, during and after the recession. Job are expected to grow 46 percent between 2012 and 2022, according to the Labor Department, making it one of the nation’s fastest growing occupations.
During a period of stagnating wages across the labor market, the language-service industry with its 50,000 jobs is a bright spot in the jobs outlook. More.
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Vietnam
Local time: 03:12
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However, for interpreter it is very focused to certain number of interpreters who established reputation and brand name in the industry. Rate for interpretation will continue to increase.
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However, for interpreter it is very focused to certain number of interpreters who established reputation and brand name in the industry. Rate for interpretation will continue to increase.
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Spain
Local time: 22:12
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What tosh: "... their wages steadily grew before, during and after the recession". I think not. This kind of "streets paved with gold" article is the last thing thing we need. The "market" is already full to the brim with dross and bottom feeders and exaggerated claims like this will only serve to attract more sharks.
United States
Local time: 14:12
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You really need to improve your English, it is not even close to the level required for our kind of work. Only then can you become competitive. Good luck!
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