STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Discuss the job search process for translators and interpreters

 II.     Identify entrepreneurial options

 III.    Assess required qualifications for specialty areas

 IV.     Analyze essential technologies used by the translator and interpreter

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The job search process for the translator and interpreter

         A.      Job market outlook

         B.      Networking

         C.      Professional organizations

         D.      Resume development

 II.     Entrepreneurial options

         A.      Developing a business plan

         B.      Marketing

         C.      Accounting and finance

         D.      Management operations

         E.      Legal issues

 III.    Qualifications

         A.      State standards

         B.      Licenses

         C.      Exams

         D.      Skill development/continuing education

 IV.     Technology as related to the job of the translator and interpreter

         A.      Computers

         B.      Information distribution techniques

         C.      Using the internet as a tool

         D.      Office tools (scanner, fax, printer, databases, etc.)