2006-07-29 09:00:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The two obvious possibilities are translator, and interpreter. They are very different.
A translator handles written documents only, and translates a document written in one language into another language, typically his or her native language. Translation is a good career for someone who is introverted, doesn't mind desk work, doesn't mind working by herself.
An interpreter is someone who interprets, that is, listens to one person speaking in one language, then says the equivalent in another language. Interpreting might be good for someone who is a "people" person, extroverted, likes interacting with others.
Both jobs may involve pressure, but the pressure is greater for an interpreter: you have to be able to think fast and respond quickly. You may also have to put up with some unpleasant people.
I am a professional translator. It suits me well--I am introverted by nature. I have done some interpreting work, and although it was interesting, I wouldn't want to do very much more.
The only other job I can think of offhand that depends mainly on knowledge of a foreign language, is language teacher, whether in high school, college, or elsewhere. But already it's not only about language abilities--you have to have teaching skills as well.
There are also many lines of work in which foreign languages would be an asset: business, science, journalism, etc. Obviously the extent to which your language skills would be important will depend on many different things--the nature of the business you're in, whether your research takes you overseas or requires the ability to read scientific papers in other languages, etc etc.
HTH
2006-07-29 12:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by kflaux1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Court Translator
2006-07-29 16:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by tiece20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rewarding career could be working as a translator for the United Nations.
You are depended on to fully and correctly translate statements in order for your respective leaders to communicate with minimal confusion.
Also, teaching in school systems would also be a good example.
2006-07-29 16:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by SADFHorde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interpretor in many sectors, including help for robbed tourists in police (sometimes police has difficulties in determining even which interpretor is needed, many languages would be an advantage)
Different other tourism related professions
Tutor of foreign languages privately, e.g. for children, for persons who plan to emigrate
Teacher for groups, e.g. in integration programs for immigrants
But sometimes one may get job faster by playing a fool. Knowledge of many languages may be seen as too big danger for his own carrier by your supreme, too powerful competitor. I know, e.g. that one chief of one department does not permit to indicate Dr. degree near names of his employees in the official website because he does not have such. Lower chances for any Dr to get a job there too.
Another option - a glamour layabout, amazing the world in all its cultural richness, if money are not needed.
2006-07-29 16:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Telecommunication.
2006-07-29 16:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by JAMES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything having to do with international business relations. They are in hot demand right now.
2006-07-29 16:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shops assistants at international airports!
2006-07-29 16:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by J9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
knowing different language allow to be a teacher, interpreter(spokeman), communication....
2006-07-30 14:07:31 · answer #8 · answered by glooby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋