Different jobs for interpreters

Here are some of the various jobs that interpreters do and where they might work:

1. Hospitals - One of the main users of interpretation services are hospitals. Spanish is one of the top languages needed, but there are needs for other language interpreters. Many hospitals rely on volunteer interpreters, but there are hospitals that allocate part of their budget for language services.

2. Health Clinics & Doctor's Offices - Just as hospitals are in need of interpretation services, medical clinics and offices also need interpreters.

3. Courts - Many of the available jobs for interpreters are in the courts. Courts, as with hospitals, are mostly in need of Spanish/English interpreters, but they also need interpreters of other language combinations. Federal court interpreters are especially needed.

4. Lawyer's Offices - Lawyers are also in need of interpreters. While most lawyers do not need full-time interpreters, they do, however, need part-time or on-call interpretation services.

5. Interpretation Agencies - Most translation and interpretation agencies are always interested in receiving resumes from freelance translators and interpreters. These agencies need interpreters and are a great source of part-time or on-call jobs for interpreters.

6. Businesses - Businesses that are going global or are interested in providing their products or services in another language will always have jobs for interpreters. These jobs will range from face-to-face meetings to video conferencing to phone conversations.

7. Universities - Major universities and colleges also use interpreters. Many of these schools oftentimes host international conferences and forums where interpretation services are needed.

8. Tourist/Travel Agencies - These types of agencies often use interpreters as travel guides or as intermediaries for contacting agencies in other countries. If you're an interpreter, or are interested in working as one, it's important to remember that interpreters work with all sorts of people, in all different kinds of situations. There is no need to limit yourself to working in the United Nations or European Union, especially if you're not particularly interested in these types of of jobs for interpreters.

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