The qualifications to get a Somali job vary by position, although in any of these jobs, you need to be fluent in Somali to qualify. To be a high school teacher, you need to have at least a bachelor’s degree and a state teaching license if you want to work at a public school. To become a translator, it’s beneficial to have a background in creative or technical writing, depending on the industry, as well as exceptional listening skills. Interpreters often need to demonstrate additional oral and written communication skills, such as command of technical or legal language in both Somali and English.