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Speak multiple languages? Here’s a job fair for translators

By Shelia Poole
Oct 21, 2015

If you speak more than one language, the Atlanta Association of Interpreters and Translators may be able to help you find a job.

The association will hold its second, free annual job fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the DeKalb County Manuel J. Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Dr. in Decatur.

Bilingual or multi-lingual individuals interested in pursuing a career as a translator or interpreter can learn more about the profession and also network.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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