Linguists Opportunities?
Aug 9th 2005, 7:19 am
#16
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Be far easier to move your girlfriend to England.
Aug 9th 2005, 7:27 am
#17
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I'm an intra-company transfer.
To be honest, I don't think your languages will count for much. When we do business with people from overseas, it's all in English.
To be honest, I don't think your languages will count for much. When we do business with people from overseas, it's all in English.
Aug 9th 2005, 8:08 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I should mention Spanish is useful, as mentioned here a few days ago.
There may be an American (or international) association for professional translators, and you might want to look into that.
There's the possibility of teaching French in American junior/middle/high schools. However, you'd need to be accredited as a teacher. It'd be possible to get your teaching accreditation, but then you'd need to find a position no one else could fill. As noted, Spanish is much more sought after, especially teachers who can instruct children in Spanish with a view to them learning English (English as a Second Language).
Last thought: Canada might be a possible compromise country, since you might be able to meet Quebec's desired criteria and you'd score well on the linguistic tests for immigration to provinces other than Quebec. However, work experience and occupation are more important, and current processing times for Canadian PRs are very lengthy.
It *is* insanity that in order to *date* someone from overseas, you have to get *married*. But that's the way it is.
Bonne chance,
Amy
Aug 9th 2005, 8:15 am
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Septicity
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I'm an intra-company transfer.
To be honest, I don't think your languages will count for much. When we do business with people from overseas, it's all in English.
To be honest, I don't think your languages will count for much. When we do business with people from overseas, it's all in English.
There are plenty of niche jobs in international banking (especially aimed southwards) but plenty of people to fill them, too! Don't think your going to get one directly, though you could certainly end up there after starting on a lower rung of the banking ladder and proving your worth. Your Spanish will certainly be valued for any customer service position in the Southwest. But IMO you are only going to find it possible to get a position with an EAD or GC already in your hand!
Aug 9th 2005, 8:21 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Your Spanish will certainly be valued for any customer service position in the Southwest. But IMO you are only going to find it possible to get a position with an EAD or GC already in your hand!
Aug 9th 2005, 8:23 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Again, being able to speak multiple languages is a plus, but it isn't a job.
Did someone mention the 7/8/9 ways to get into the US on a visa, it's around here some place.
Aug 9th 2005, 8:32 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Yep. Those positions also will not pay well at all -- there are too many Spanish-English speakers competing for them. Again, being able to speak multiple languages is a plus, but it isn't a job. Your occupation and number of years/kinds of projects you've done in that occupation are going to be what gets you in. That or marrying your girlfriend.
Yes and no. There's a definite lack of educated Spanish speakers. Also, many of them can speak but not are incapable of writing the language at a suitable level. There is plenty of opportunity but only after securing a suitable visa with work authorization.
Aug 9th 2005, 8:33 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Did someone mention the 7/8/9 ways to get into the US on a visa, it's around here some place.
Aug 9th 2005, 8:34 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Yes and no. There's a definite lack of educated Spanish speakers. Also, many of them can speak but not are incapable of writing the language at a suitable level. There is plenty of opportunity but only after securing a suitable visa with work authorization.
Aug 9th 2005, 8:40 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Yes, as I was inferring by saying that there's always niche translation in the sciences, for example.
Aug 9th 2005, 8:43 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Funny how you fall into those! My wife now translates a quarterly news sheet from English into Spanish for a TX-based company to keep her hand in. She's working from language 2 to language 3! :scared: She was previously a translator before coming to the States, so she knows what the customer needs -- and this is often more important than actual technical skill. She uses a local native for style editing, then re-corrects his grammar errors but uses his style!
Aug 9th 2005, 8:55 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Yep.... networking is everything. I don't know if there's a forum for Frenchmen in America, but the OP should seek one out.
Aug 9th 2005, 8:58 am
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by ladylisa
he's English
you're right.
in which case I'd look for a society of professional translators.
Aug 9th 2005, 11:09 am
#29
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by FrenchBrit-Luke
Wow. Who would have thought that there would be quite as many obstacles? After all, we are exempt from the Visa lottery.
Finance is not the only thing that I deal with.. there are a lot of property transactions, with all the Brits buying in France. I am also hoping that the area (not East Coast, or California) may bring some advantages? My girlfriend is hot on the case and we may consider a lawyer. NOT to deal with the Visa application. I have read enough to know that is not a service they can offer, but to present my case and demystify the process for potential employers.
I know that finance majors are aplenty in the states, but is it not the case that
the employer needs to prove that no US citizen in the local area could be found for the position.
Also the languages.... and the languages... and the languages...
Surely that would be a pretty big plus? Realistically fluent French and English mother tongue are pretty rare, throw Spanish into the mix and you have the makings of a strong proposition.
I am to be honest willing to consider many options.
Casinos seem to have many operations other than dealing cards (at which I am crap by the way).
Studying seems to be a very expensive avenue.. so maybe teaching.
Just out of interest is there anyone on this site, except the brain surgeons, who did not marry to get a visa? or have family ties?
Finance is not the only thing that I deal with.. there are a lot of property transactions, with all the Brits buying in France. I am also hoping that the area (not East Coast, or California) may bring some advantages? My girlfriend is hot on the case and we may consider a lawyer. NOT to deal with the Visa application. I have read enough to know that is not a service they can offer, but to present my case and demystify the process for potential employers.
I know that finance majors are aplenty in the states, but is it not the case that
the employer needs to prove that no US citizen in the local area could be found for the position.
Also the languages.... and the languages... and the languages...
Surely that would be a pretty big plus? Realistically fluent French and English mother tongue are pretty rare, throw Spanish into the mix and you have the makings of a strong proposition.
I am to be honest willing to consider many options.
Casinos seem to have many operations other than dealing cards (at which I am crap by the way).
Studying seems to be a very expensive avenue.. so maybe teaching.
Just out of interest is there anyone on this site, except the brain surgeons, who did not marry to get a visa? or have family ties?
To be honest...companies send things out to be translated......now if you could speak Arabic....or Indian.....
Aug 9th 2005, 11:16 am
#30
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Re: Linguists Opportunities?
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Funny how you fall into those! My wife now translates a quarterly news sheet from English into Spanish for a TX-based company to keep her hand in. She's working from language 2 to language 3! :scared: She was previously a translator before coming to the States, so she knows what the customer needs -- and this is often more important than actual technical skill. She uses a local native for style editing, then re-corrects his grammar errors but uses his style!
