Medical Interpreters Impact Immigrant’s Lives
The 6 Most In-Demand Languages for Interpreters at the UN
In most careers there is a top position or a dream company people strive for. For many in the interpretation field, being a conference interpreter at the United Nations in Geneva is the goal. The UN is the largest organization focused on international cooperation in the world. As such, many languages are represented in its daily operations. Freelance interpreters can expect to be paid anywhere from $7,336 to $17,229 a month while working in Geneva, according to the UN’s short-term translators rates for 2016.
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How Community Interpreting Touches Lives
Imagine yourself in a situation where your very livelihood is at stake, but you have no way of discussing your needs with those in charge. This is often the reality of immigrants and refugees who find themselves completely cut off from communicating with their surrounding community due to language and cultural barriers. Interpreting often brings to mind medical offices, court rooms, or large conferences; however, while these can be encompassed by community interpreters, a large portion of this type of interpretation is done outside of these settings.
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5 Tips to Nail Medical Interpreter Interview Questions
Interviews are generally stressful, and those for medical interpreters are no different. Luckily we have some tips about preparing for medical interpreter interview questions, as well as advice on pursuing advanced medical interpreter training. Finding a job as soon as possible after completing medical interpreter training is the goal of most students. Luckily, interpreter training will help put most people on the right track to landing their first interviews. However, the interview process for medical interpreters is slightly different from those of other jobs.
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