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Prospects for Macedonian - English translator in Australia?

Sanja Gjurova
Macedonia (FYROM)
Local time: 07:37
Member (2011)
English to Macedonian
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Jan 22

Hello,

I am a Macedonian - English translator, native in Macedonian, and currently living in R.Macedonia. I am planning to move to Australia, NSW (Sydney area to be more specific), hopefully by the end of 2012, and I would like to know what are the prospects for a translator with my language combination.
What are the first steps that I should take? I am open to any suggestions, such as education, accreditation, volunteering etc.

Thanks to all willing to share their opinion.
Regards,

Sanja


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Silvia Zele
Slovenia
Local time: 07:37
Slovenian to English
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Australian links Jan 23

Hi Sanja
A few links you may want to try:

The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and interpreters Ltd.
http://www.naati.com.au/home_page.html
More specifically, their role in assessing the translation qualifications of migrants
http://www.naati.com.au/migration.html

The Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship
http://www.immi.gov.au/

Australian Skills Recognition Assistance
http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/
specifically for translators
http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupations/t/translator.htm

The Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators Inc.
http://www.ausit.org/

I taught English to hundreds of Macedonian high school students when I was living in Melbourne, so I know there are strong Macedonian communities in the bigger cities. Good luck with your future plans.
Silvia


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Sanja Gjurova
Macedonia (FYROM)
Local time: 07:37
Member (2011)
English to Macedonian
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Clarification Jan 23

Hi Silvia,

Thank you for all the links you've provided, they are all useful.
However, I must point out that I am not migrating, as I am an Australian citizen, educated in Macedonia.

Thanks,

Sanja


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