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If you are bilingual and are serious about starting your career or business as a professional interpreter then this is a “must watch” video that will help you understand the Interpreting Industry.
Because being Bilingual is great and, it’s a “stepping stone” to get your career started, but it takes more than just being bilingual to become a professional interpreter.
Here’s another “free training” video to help you understand the industry and what it takes.
Learn about the industry and see if it’s the right career and business choice for you.
Learn what it takes to get started, the skills, qualifications, and how to start your career and business.
Learn what it takes to tap into the industry and how to gain the experience to start your career and business
In order to start your career and business, you must learn the basic skills, foundation, outreach, administration and so much more.
After learning about the industry, getting trained, getting the experience, marketing yourself, it’s time to expand your skills to open up more doors for you and your career. Although certification is NOT required (for most business sectors), being certified does open create more opportunities and will help your overall career and business.
As a freelancer, entrepreneur and former CEO who built her business from the “ground up” and someone who’s been on both sides of the aisle and who’s been training freelance entrepreneurs (just like you), I know exactly what it takes to start, grow and launch a business.
Trust Me… I’ve done all the “dirty work” for you, I have all the processes, procedures, steps, resources that will help you Start & Grow Your Interpreting Career and Business!
My Goal and Mission is to provide you with the information and training you need to enter this highly competitive industry.
Introduction to Interpreter Training is a comprehensive in-house online workshop created and implemented in 2000.
Did you know it takes more than just Speaking a Second Language to become a “Professional Interpreter”? In this workshop, you will learn…
How You Can Work; When you want, from wherever you want, and as Much, as you want.
Learn the “Foundation” and Skills needed to “Kick Start” Your Professional Interpreting Career.
*ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN WORKSHOP IS OPEN & SEATS ARE LIMITED*
Your investment $997 (Over $2,497 in savings and Over $5k worth of forms, materials, and information) *
Boss Up and Rise is a 12-month online training program that will help you start your “Freelance, Entrepreneur, or Small Business.”
Learn the exact steps and processes you need to start your own business (the right way).
Get the steps and processes you need to get the right contracts, set your sales and marketing process and learn the business standards, processes and procedures – “foundation” for your business.
It takes more than just wanting to “start and implement” an In-house Interpreting department, or run a freelance business.
You need the right skills, experience, knowledge, and so much more than just the “know-how” in order to run and operate a successful business.
*ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN WORKSHOP IS OPEN & SEATS ARE LIMITED*
EMPOWERING YOU THROUGH TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TO HELP YOU AND YOUR STAFF PROVIDE THE BEST LANGUAGE SERVICE POSSIBLE TO ALL LEP’s
To be a professional interpreter; in-house, subcontractor and all staff and educational interpreters you (must) have the right training and basic qualifications as required by the state (if any) and by the interpreting industry (if any) in order to provide professional services in any setting and industry.
So, if you’re bilingual and want to become a professional interpreter…Let me tell you, you can! Keep in mind that just like ANY sector this is just a “stepping stone” and a path to becoming a great, professional interpreter, BUT you need to have the right training!
Now I know that there are many online and offline Interpreter training programs offered through institutions of higher education nationwide, and some prospective interpreters may also have a Bachelor of Arts in Interpreting, but that’s still not enough if you don’t have the experience and or skills to be able to render and provide the services of a professional and experienced interpreter.
Keep in mind that most companies, agencies, don’t require certification, and sometimes they don’t require experience, but I still strongly believe that any business hiring and/or contracting a bilingual staff member to perform the duties of a professional experienced interpreter should require at least a minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience, training as well as other requirements.
I’ve been a professional interpreter for over 20 years and I know the ins/outs of this industry, I know the requirements, and what it takes to provide professional and ethical interpreting services. I also know that many interpreters, agencies, businesses will hire/contract just about anyone (just to book the assignment) which in return can potentially put your business and the LEPs at RISK!
But more importantly, even with my 20 years of professional, hands-on experience and training I still don’t have the capabilities to provide interpreting services for every business sector or setting. That is why I can guarantee you that I will ONLY ACCEPT assignments that I feel that I am qualified and experienced to do so.
Unfortunately, I cannot say the same thing for many companies, they THINK that just because an individual is bilingual or certified that they are able to perform and provide interpreting services in all business sectors and settings and unfortunately, that is NOT the case!
Another problem is that companies think interpreters are “dictionaries” and many companies expect you to know every single term, industry, etc, unfortunately, that is not the case).
Therefore, when hiring or contracting an “interpreter” you need to make sure they have the skill sets, language industry terminology, training, etc…
Remember that interpreting is more than just knowing how to speak two or more languages. Interpreters must be able to process language quickly and accurately, as well as knowing the different modes, the ins/outs and do’s and don’ts of the industry and so much more.
Do you have in-house staff, BIA’s, or Interpreters and want to help them and provide them the training they need in order to provide the best service possible to all LEPs, but more importantly to help you and your clients?
Great, let me help you!
Contact me today and let’s talk about your training needs and how I can help you provide the support your staff need in order to enhance their interpreting skills.
My training includes; techniques, guidelines, pre-session, modes, vocabulary, conduct, and standards, and so much more…
