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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled and professional Interpreter to translate spoken material from one language into another. The Interpreter will be responsible for listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. They will facilitate communication between parties who speak different languages. The Interpreter will need to maintain the context, style, tone, and emotional tenor of the speaker, as well as ensure understanding. The Interpreter will be responsible for confidentiality and neutrality. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of language nuances, cultural references, and slang, and be able to convey these in the target language. They will have a professional demeanor and excellent listening and retention skills.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Interpret spoken material into a target language
- Maintain message content, context, and style as much as possible
- Manage work schedules to meet deadlines
- Render spoken messages accurately, quickly, and clearly
- Apply cultural knowledge to render an accurate and meaningful interpretation or translation of the original message
- Adhere to ethical codes and standards
- Relay concepts and ideas between languages
- Translate spoken passages from one language into another
- Understand idiomatic expressions and cultural references
- Maintain confidentiality and neutrality
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Fluency in at least two languages
- Proven work experience as an Interpreter
- Proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Ability to relay the style and tone of the original language
- Excellent skills in note-taking
- Strong cultural understanding
- Ability to use software and technologies to assist in translation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Bachelor's degree in Translation, Interpreting, Linguistics, or related field
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What languages are you fluent in?
- Can you describe a time when you had to interpret a particularly difficult conversation?
- How do you handle high-pressure situations?
- How do you ensure accuracy in your translations?
- What strategies do you use to maintain neutrality and confidentiality?