Translation and Interpreting
Typical job profiles
Interpreter (Prospects)
Translator (Prospects)
Interpreter (TARGETjobs)
Translator (TAGRETjobs)
Useful online resources
How to be a translator blog from Exeter University
Institute of Translation & Interpreting
Language Unit M15
Lingo 24 Translation Industry Career Guide
National Network for Interpreters Information on Career
National Network for Translation Information and events to help your career
SCILT Scottish Centre for Information on Language and Teaching and Research
Job sites and specialist recruiters
Appointment Bi-Language Recruitment agency
Interpreting for Europe Career opportunities with the European Institutions
Top Language Jobs European network of multilingual jobs websites
Top Languages Languages jobs board
Sign Language Interpreter and BSL/English Interpreter
Signature (formerly CACDP) Nationally accredited BSL qualifications
British Sign Language interpreter National Careers Service
Literary Translation
Translators Association of the Society of Authors
British Centre for Literary Translation
Publishing Trendsetter - Life Cycle of a Book in Translation - shows in an infographic the process of the translation of a book and has video clips from people doing the various jobs involved in this process.
Professional bodies
Association of Sign Language Interpreters ASLI
Scottish Association of Sign Language Interpreters SASLI
AIIC Worldwide association for conference interpreters
Association of Translation Companies
Chartered Institute of Linguists IOL
Institute of Translation and Interpreting ITI
International Federation of Translators
National Register of Public Service Interpreters