Wednesday, 1 August 2012

FREELANCERS OR INTERPRETING AGENCIES?

How many career options can an interpreting agency offer?

Much is dependent on the specialisation of the interpreter, but careers within this field are still immensely varied. In general we can say that interpreters convert spoken or sign language statements from one language to another. Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorising content in the original “source” language, then reproducing statements, questions and speeches in a different “target” language. The interpretation can be done in person, by phone and via video conferencing. This last option is very common within business as companies deal with international clients, and with the growth of Internet-based
technologies, it will probably become the most used form of interpreting in business. It is costless, quick and yet very effective.

Again there are several types of interpretation. Simultaneous interpreters work for example at conferences and meetings, and they usually interpret from a designated booth. Anyone remember the film “The Interpreter”? Nicole Kidman was a simultaneous interpreter working at the UN.

Another kind of interpreting, very common on TV and international news broadcasting, is consecutive interpreting, where the speaker will pause after each sentence and wait for the interpreter to convert the message. I am sure all of us have seen consecutive interpreting used at least once, even if it was just a football coach being interviewed!

Then, there is liaison interpreting that is mainly used on the phone or for example during a trial. The interpreter translates every few sentences while the speaker pauses. This kind of interpreting is carried out more as support to people who are not fluent in the language being used so as to ensure their understanding interpreting agency.

An interpreter will be normally be able to carry out any of the tasks above, but certainly he or she will be more likely to specialise in one kind of interpreting.

Interpreting agencies offer to interpreters the possibility to access a wide range of jobs, since they act as an intermediary between the interpreters and the people requiring their services.

If you aim to be an interpreter, it’s good to start from an agency, because you will gain the experience and recognition you need to succeed as a freelancer.

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