3 Main Differences Between a Medical Interpreter and a Medical Translator

What is the Difference Between a Medical Interpreter and a Medical Translator?

Some employers may use these titles interchangeably. But the Bureau of Labor statistics differentiates a medical translator as someone who specializes in translating written documents, such as patient records or medical legal documents. A medical interpreter typically is hired for verbal communication skills….

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10 Tips to Effective Communication When Working with a Community or Medical Interpreter

Working with an interpreter is more common nowadays than ever before in our world of global business and diversity. Professional community and medical interpreters provide effective communication between LEP (Limited English Proficiency) clients and providers, businesses and government organizations. Whether it’s a medical appointment or a business meeting, an interpreter’s greatest reward is being able...

Why are Community and Medical Interpreting Different?

Community and Medical Interpreting

The world of interpreting is diverse, with services and careers spanning across various industries today. An increasingly multicultural society brings along with it an influx of new languages. Language diversity brings about increased opportunities and demand for professional interpreting. Community and medical interpreting are two prominent...

6 Ways to Prepare for a Job Interview if You Speak English as a Second Language

How to Prepare for a Job Interview if You Speak English as a Second Language

No matter how many jobs you’ve had, interviews are always stressful especially if you speak English as a second language!

There’s nothing worse than going into an interview feeling unprepared and nervous about what you are going to say. This...

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