Like in any other field, translation and interpretation companies look for skills from potential employees before considering them as rightful candidates. Choosing the right interpreter for your firm may be a difficult task since professional qualification is not the only requirement for an interpreter.
As an employer in this field, it is necessary that you get qualified personnel who can deliver the best for you against your competitors. In order to do this, you’ll need to consider the following:
- The Interpreter must have Incredible Language Skills.
Interpretation is about having perfect grasp of the languages one is interpreting to and from. As such, an interpreter must have comprehensive verbal and written knowledge in their languages of specialization, with particular focus on idioms, metaphors, grammar and subtlety.
- A Keen Interpreter must be a Good and Empathetic Listener.
The interpreter must be a compassionate and patient listener so as to make the clients comfortable with one another. In addition, an interpreter with great listening skills has the advantage of understanding all the requirements and relaying the exact information given.
- Be Inquisitive.
Being inquisitive is a necessary skill for an interpreter since it allows him/her to deliver error-free information. However, the interpreter must ask only relevant questions.
- Ability to Adhere to the Interpretation Code of Conduct.
A good interpreter must be well versed with and adhere to the both the company policies and the general interpretation code. Having integrity and strictly observing confidentiality standards is equally important requirement in an interpreter.
- Be Accredited.
There are nationally and internationally recognized bodies including American Translators Association and National Board of Certified Medical Interpreters that focus on making interpreters bona fide. Therefore, it is important for any serious interpreter to have themselves registered as this ascertains their ability to perform their duties with professionalism.
- Have Relevant Experience.
The interpreter needs to have experience working in different fields like insurance, business, healthcare and others. This helps in making the interpretation natural as the interpreter will be perfectly at ease with diction in different niches.
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