Specialists in public relations and communications develop and implement communications strategies and information programs, publicize activities and events, and maintain media relations on behalf of clients. Translators adapt written material from one language to another. Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another. Sign-language interpreters translate sign language to spoken language and vice versa. Education, Training and Experience People in this group usually require a college diploma or a university degree in their area of work.
Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
They may require certificates and membership in their professional organization. Translators and interpreters working for international organizations usually require fluency in three languages. The proportion of part-time workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of self-employed workers in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of women in these occupations has increased significantly over the last ten years.