Escobedo Interpreting
Certified Court Interpreter
Meet Maribel Escobedo, a self-employed Certified Court Interpreter. a role that entails interpreting messages from English into Spanish and/or Spanish into English or non-proficient English and able to interpret legal proceedings, immigration proceedings and etc. Common Skills Needed: Fluency, Note Taking, Good Memory, Organization, Detail Orientated, and Good Judgment. This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$40,000 - $100,000/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Cold
This career has a slow demand. There is no significant growth; employers are expected to cut down on hiring for these roles
INDUSTRY
Translation & Interpreting Services
The bridge that allows information, ideas, and cultural nuances to pass seamlessly between languages.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)
Community Interpreting
Palomar College
ASL-English Translation & Interpreting Studies
MiraCosta College
MiraCosta College
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions
Artistic
You enjoy creativity, self-expression, and working with ideas or design
Social
You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others