[NABS-L] Assistance needed to find jobs for a couple of friends

Wed May 1 07:14:33 UTC 2024

Hi Becky,

OK let me ask you a couple of questions so I can try and understand your situation better.

First, what are you getting your master's degree in? Second, what kind of job are you looking into applying for? Third, you say you're currently working towards your master's degree, but you still need to be working. Does this mean that you're financially responsible for paying for your master's? I just want to clarify this so I can better understand your exact situation so I can try and help you better in terms of offering potential suggestions.

For me, I am currently pursuing my master's degree in language translation and interpreting from NYU, and if all goes well, I should be graduating from the program next spring (2025). I am not working right now because my parents are, and have always been, paying for me to attend graduate school; this is the reason I'm wondering whether you're paying for school yourself, or whether you have a family member, friend, or your voc rehab agency paying.  Like most (if not all) recent master's degree recipients, I do plan on working after graduation. However, it appears that I may have to start my own business if I want to work as an interpreter rather than just finding employers for job interviews. I should know this all too well, since we just covered business practices last week in my Court Interpreting class. At this point, I am strongly considering court interpreting as a possibility because I've really enjoyed the course I've been taking this semester, and also because I'd rather work as an interpreter rather than a translator. For anyone who may not be familiar with the difference, interpreters work with spoken content across two or more different languages. Translation is the same but with written content. I have a couple of reasons why I prefer interpreting over translation: First because interpreters are generally paid higher than translators, and secondly because increasing numbers of language service providers (LSP's), which are companies who work with translators, are increasingly relying on computer assisted translation (CAT) tools software to get the job done. Sadly, many of these programs are not accessible to those of us who are totally blind and use screen readers, which is also the reason why many blind people work as interpreters.

That being said, there are also many factors that play into the practical work experience. For example, I do plan to pursue some kind of internship in interpreting given my relative inexperience in the practical sense before I start working professionally. Many court interpreters also become certified in one or more of their working languages (state and/or federal) either before or during the time they start working professionally, which is what I plan to do before I actually start my own business and then looking for potential clients.

Hopefully I've not overwhelmed you too much by delving into my own personal situation, but I do hope the information I've shared will help you elaborate on yours. Right now I feel your initial message is rather vague as far as expressing exactly what you need, and I'm really not sure I (or possibly anyone else, for that matter) would really be able to help you right now based on all the information you've provided right now alone.

Have you ever studied business practices in your chosen career path in your master's degree program? If not, then I think this is something you should definitely look into, either by taking a relevant class if you haven't done so already and if your program offers one, and/or possibly even by seeking out a professor you really like to ask him/her about business practices. I think it's really important to know just what  to expect exactly once you actually are in the workplace, regardless of which field of study you're pursuing your master's in.

Good luck pursuing your master's and with your employment journey,

Sami  On Apr 30, 2024 7:04 PM, Rebecca Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi 
> My name is Becky Sabo.  I am sorry I am coming to this discussion late.  I am having the same problem.  I in my masters program but I need to fine employment.  I keep applying also but the problem you need a masters degree or at least five years or more.  All I can do is keep trying .  If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it .
> Becky Sabo
>
> > On Apr 22, 2024, at 11:41 AM, Elizabeth Sprecher via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Mariya,
> > I am going through the same thing, trying to find jobs in the same things.
> > I have been on Linked-in, Indeed, and have been applying, but have been
> > rejected. Maybe you might find something on those websites. I'm trying to
> > find something remote, however the jobs list mostly sends job postings that
> > are in person, so that is not helpful for me.
> > I would like ideas from anyone else about not only finding jobs, but how to
> > be convincing enough to have an interview.
> > That is the hardest part of the process at this time, making it past the
> > application process.
> > If those websites are not helpful for you, I would suggest reaching out to
> > connections you know in your field, asking them if they might know someone
> > who needs employees with your experience, and then contacting them and
> > sending your resume. Hopefully they will look at your resume in the stacks
> > of resumes they already have.
> > Thanks
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 3:20 PM David Andrews via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>>
> > wrote:
> > 
> >> We have two job-related lists on nfbnet.org, job-listings and
> >> job-discussions.
> >> 
> >> To subscribe send mail to job-discussions-subscribe at nfbnet.org or
> >> job-discussions-subscribe at nfbnet.org and leave everything blank. The
> >> first just has listings, the second allows for questions, discussions etc.
> >> 
> >> You can also go to www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ and find the two
> >> lists with all others. Fill out form, you have five minutes to fill
> >> out form, and submit to server before it times out.
> >> 
> >> Dave
> >> 
> >> At 02:49 PM 4/21/2024, you wrote:
> >>> Good afternoon to all. I am writing to get some advice and/or
> >>> resources for job hunting. I have a couple of friends that either
> >>> have their own business, or they have no work experience. They want
> >>> to do something with customer service on the phone or assistive
> >>> technology or accessibility consultation. Any advice would be
> >>> greatly appreciated.
> >>> Sincerely,
> >>> Mariya Vasileva
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >> 
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