Interpreter
Facilitator for oral communication
Fields of activity | Interpreter
As an interpreter, you’ll convert the spoken word from one language into another. Your work may involve interpreting speeches, interviews, negotiations, and conversations on television or at live events. To ensure accuracy, you must pay close attention to grammar, speech style, and cultural nuances.
You can usually specialize in either simultaneous or consecutive interpreting. In simultaneous interpreting, you interpret the original speech into another language in real time, whereas in consecutive interpreting, you begin interpreting only after the speaker pauses or has finished a sentence.
Personal requirements | Interpreter
- Competence in several languages
- Cultural understanding
- Speed and good memory
- Communication skills and accuracy
- Willingness to travel and flexibility
Path to the profession | Interpreter
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As an interpreter, you’ll typically work in environments where language plays a crucial role, such as courts, public authorities, or meetings. Employment opportunities include media companies, event organizations, and translation agencies, among others. You can specialize in certain industries, mastering the relevant specialist vocabulary and expertise – for example, in politics, healthcare, or the legal sector.