I recently got a B.A in spanish with an emphasis in Translation and Interpretaion. I need some suggestions.?

Question

I would love to hear feedback. I am interested in Translation but not quite sure how to get into it. I thought about the teaching route but there isn't that much money with a teachee's salary, although it might be more if you are bi-lingual. HELP.

Answer 1

I think you'd be better off getting into something other than translation for the following reasons:
You happen to have the most commonplace language combination going (sorry, but that's how it is!)
Translation work usually goes to people with a relevant specialist knowledge. That's why it's a good idea to move about in other fields gaining vocabulary, or even to do a postgraduate qualification in something useful like business studies.
Unless you are fortunate enough to get into the translation department of a big corporation or institution, you are likely to be a freelance linguist and it is hard to exist on the kind of money which people are prepared to pay nowadays (freelance rates have remained static, which means that they have gone down in real terms, over the past decade).

Is there any chance of getting yourself an internship with a view to being taken on somewhere? Or doing some temping to show yourself off to prospective employers? And meanwhile, keep sending your details to agencies, companies, etc., but be prepared for a long wait before you get any feedback. One look at the webpages of translation agencies should be enough to convince you that you will be one among thousands -- which is why you must do something to make your face stand out from the crowd. Good luck, anyway!

Answer 2

Depending on where you live, the court system or social security administration uses independent contractors. Some courts also have staff, depending on where you live. If you have some international experience, you could evaluate foreign transcripts and documents for an evaluation service or in a school administrative office. Also, law enforcement agencies, law firms, the spanish television stations such as Univision, and local spanish newspapers usually hire entry level.

Answer 3

With a BA in Spanish, you could do so much. Huge corporations, ESL teaching, or working for an Embassy are some of your choices.

Answer 4

Not sure where you live, but depending on that there are embassys galor, the UN and private tranlation companies that use people like you. Google it and start sending out your resume.