What is English translation and interpretation?
Translation and interpretation includes two areas: translation and interpretation. Translation is the work of converting from one language to another on various types of texts, documents, books, stories, movies, etc.
Interpreting is the job of translating words, speeches, conversations in a meeting, seminar, event, conversation, discussion, etc. between at least two parties, in order to bring Direct and timely information to the parties. The pinnacle of the interpreting profession is cabin translation - a type of direct translation only for high-end, professional conferences and seminars. Depending on the needs of each business or organization, the human resource translation and interpretation position may include only the translation/interpretation segment or include both translation and interpretation jobs.
Demand for recruiting English translators and interpreters
English has become a popular foreign language, so many people fear that job opportunities for the English translation and interpretation industry will shrink or that the English translation and interpretation recruitment market has been "saturated". But in reality, being able to use English fluently and professionally at work, especially professional jobs such as law, science and technology, and commerce, is not easy.
Therefore, in reality, the demand for recruiting English translators and interpreters in big cities is very high, especially for large enterprises with foreign investment. In addition, students majoring in English translation and interpretation can find jobs at translation companies, notary offices, book publishers, government and non-governmental organizations in Vietnam. It can be said that the recruitment market for the position of English translator and interpreter is always open, as long as the candidate is qualified, has the skills and meets the job requirements.
How much does an English translator earn?
The salary of an English translator will depend on the candidate's ability and experience. For new graduates, the starting salary will be from 10,000,000 VND to 15,000,000 VND/month. For experienced candidates, the salary that employers offer when recruiting English translators and interpreters can be up to 30,000,000 - 40,000,000 VND/month, especially for specific expertise such as law, construction, high technology,...
If you choose to work as a translator for translation companies or publishers, the translation price is calculated based on the number of words or pages of the document, ranging from 150 VND - 400 VND/word (depending on the expertise of the document). ). The current English translation price ranges from 300,000 to millions of VND/hour of translation. The more translation experience and expertise you accumulate, the higher the income level of the translator position will be.
What are the qualifications and skills for the position of English translator and interpreter?
Regarding qualifications, English translators and interpreters must have excellent ability and be proficient at the academic level in all four skills of listening - speaking - reading - writing. In addition to foreign language certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR, CAE) reaching the Advanced level, employers will prioritize students who major in translation and interpretation. Because, specialized students are fully trained in specialized knowledge such as oral translation skills, written translation skills, linguistics, etc., providing high quality translations.
If you do not major in English or some equivalent major such as Business English but only have an English certificate, you need to accumulate translation experience early. For example, find part-time translation jobs, interpret at small-scale events, etc. and practice and hone your translation skills.