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International Business  Careers

October 20, 2011

Interpreter and Translator

Interpreters work with spoken language and sometimes sign language. Translators work with written words. There are interpreters and translators throughout the fields of business, government, education, social services, and entertainment. To become an interpreter, fluency in a minimum of two languages is necessary. They must also be able to understand verbal and nonverbal expressions. Usually, interpreters are expected to understand the complex subject that they are working with and interpreters are required to travel. Conference interpreters have a more difficult job because in international business and government, the interpreters are to sit in a sound proof booth, listen to the speaker while at the same time translate what is being said. This requires a high level of concentration as well as a good memory.

Translators can work as judiciary, literary, localization and medical translators. They are expected to know the subject regarding the field they are translating. The translator are responsible for translating written words, meanings, concepts, and ideas. Interpreters and translators should take English Language Arts, world languages, and computer courses. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required and experience and proficiency are keys to success.

Multi-national companies hire interpreters and translators to keep their companies running efficiently. A multi-national company may hire an interpreter to communicate with the workers to tell them what they are doing as well as feed back but interpreter would also have to report back to the domestic company what is happening within the company and what the people are saying. A company would hire translators to make sure that the writing and reports are translated correctly for the domestic company to understand whether or not the companies are functioning well. Without the interpreters and translators, the domestic company may not be aware of what is happening to the foreign companies.
 * What purpose might multi-national companies hire interpreters and translators?**

December 19, 2011

Skills are abilities you have gained from practice and knowledge. Skills are your "learned" abilities whereas talents are your "natural" abilities. There are two types of skills: There are may skills that you can use from one job and transfer it to another. Your skills make you who you are and if one or more skills is taken away then it is no longer balanced and may cause great trouble.
 * Transferable Skills - An Important Asset in Today's Job Market**
 * 1) Transferable skills are skills you develop throughout your life and can apply to a variety of situations.
 * 2) Job-related skills are skills that you use while in a particular job.
 * Transferable Skills - Letting What You Know Work For You**

With the current "recession" that the economy is in, it makes it much more difficult to quickly find job and successfully get the position. When times are tough, it is best to let the world know what you have to offer. This means that you have to take what you already know and use it to make an impression for yourself. Be willing to adapt to new changes and learn new things from other people. If finding a job is really that difficult then meeting new people, volunteering and simply putting it out there to friends and family that you need a job can help. This means that your transferable skills are very important because you have to show the potential employers that you know how to use skills from one job to another. This would make you stand out more and possibly a stronger candidate for the position.

IMPACT Group Releases Top 10 Needs from Relocating Employees/Families in 2010

 * 1) Demographic and Crime Reports (699)
 * 2) Employers in a Specific Industry/Occupation (436)
 * 3) Physician/Dental Referral Services (393)
 * 4) Recruiters/Temporary Staffing Agencies (373)
 * 5) School Rankings (337)
 * 6) Company Lists (308)
 * 7) Driver License/Vehicle Registration Facilities (280)
 * 8) School District Reports (246)
 * 9) Preschools and Day Care Centers (230)
 * 10) Fitness Centers (228)

The number in parentheses are the amount of requests for the information throughout the year.

IMPACT is a group of researchers that are trying improve the research a family has to do when relocating abroad. There is a lot of research that has to be done when relocating and that is very time consuming. IMPACT is trying to slim down the amount of time taken for research by compiling all the information and when people need it, they can contact the office to get the needed information. This is one of their projects to help the people access information easier and faster but at the same time provide the people with as much information as they need to successfully relocate.


 * WESTERN HEMISPHERE COUNTRIES - New Passport Requirements for Travel Into the U.S. **

There is a new law, //" effective January 23, 2007, individuals traveling by air to the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Bermuda are required to present valid passports or other acceptable travel documents when entering or re-entering the United States." //Before, the citizens were not required to display their passport but only a form of identification and their residency. Citizens of Mexico, arriving in the U.S. at air ports of entry from a contiguous territory needed to present only Form DSP-150, the combined B-1/B-2 visa and Border Crossing Card (BCC).

Small Business Owner:

Small business owners are no longer limited to their location. With the assistance of technology, especially the Internet, small businesses are able to expand and reach out to consumers on a global level. Small businesses can translate their websites into the country's language to attract more consumers. Small business owners are responsible for knowing national and regional regulations and important import and export restrictions.

Small business owners must be creative, goal-oriented persistent, independent, self-motivated, self-confident, and enthusiastic. They have to be able to create long term plans while willing to take risks. The communication skills are essential.

International Business Attorney:

International business attorneys often specialize in government regulations, intellectual property, antitrust, or environmental law. Usually, attorneys only work for a specific state but when a company works in more than one country, their attorney must know all of the rules and regulations reguarding all of the countries that the company is involved with. The attorneys must also be aware of language barriers and cultural differences. They often have to travel and stay updated with the global news.

International business attorneys should have qualities that display perseverence, creativity, self-confidence, motivation, decisiveness, and efficient business judgement. One of the most essential qualities of an international business attorney is good communication skills.

Retail Buyer

Retail buyers are responsible for researching and predicting the next trending item of the market. Retail buyers have to negotiate with wholesale firms and manufacturers around the world so business retailer have an international job. The job is more difficult than it seems because when retail buyers work with multinational countries because he or she must understand the cultures of the countries to be able to predict what the new trend will be. Retail buyers must have strong leadership skills, decision-making skills, communication and negotiation skills.

Retail buyers might need to be aware of a manufacturing company's quality control system because what is legal in one country may not be in another country. A lot of goods that are manufactured are exported and when a country wants to import it, it has to make sure that the product meets all requirements before it is accepted and placed onto the market.

Marketing Manager

Marketing managers develop domestic and international marketing strategies for selling products to consumer, organizational, and governmental markets. Marketing managers estimate demand, identify potential markets, monitor trends, develop pricing strategies, oversee product development, and serve customer needs. They must consider social, religious, cultural, technological, geographic, and legal factors. Marketing managers must be motivated, persuasive, flexible and decisive. Strong communication skills are necessary for this international career.

Industrial Production Manager

They are in charge of running and maintaining the warehouse. Now that technology has improved, warehouses often has to send the goods to other countries. The industrial production manager has to place inventory orders, sort the outgoing orders, make sure workers are working efficiently, make sure all production are labeled and and shipped to the correct address. They are always on call and may need to work more than 40 hours a week. They need to have computer, leadership, and stress-management skills. Good math skills are also needed in order to keep track of budget.