Interpreting as a Career

Kate Dagleish

Skills and Qualifications

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• First Degree in Modern Languages

• Professional Qualification (Chartered Institute of Linguists)

– Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)• Law

• Health

• Local Government– Diploma in Translation (DipTrans)

• General Translation

• Semi-Specialism 1: Literature, Business or Technology

• Semi-Specialism 2: Law, Social Science or Science

Skills and Qualifications

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• CPD

• Difference Between Interpreting and Translating

• Experience

• Knowledge of Culture

• Dealing with Difficult Situations

• Don’t get involved

– Emotionally– Don’t assume – interpret

• ‘Proper Interpreter’ comments

Rewarding

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• Supporting People

• Relief

• Access/Unusual Situations

– Labour Ward– Court– Interpreter Staff Rooms

• Respect

Politics

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• Government is outsourcing public service interpreting

– Local Health Contract given to Global Accent– Ministry of Justice Contract (aka MoJ Framework

Agreement) given to Capita Translation and Interpreting (Previously known as Applied Language Solutions)

– Home Office Contract given to The Big Word

• Professional Bodies

– National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)

– Chartered Institute of Linguists (IoL)– Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)

Finance

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• Pay rates vary from one organisation to another

– Work out what’s best for you– Example: http://www.linguistlounge.com/

• You Will be Classed as Self Employed

• You will need to do annual tax returns

– Advantageous– Tax Allowances

• Travel Expenses

• Stationery

• Training

• Professional Registration

• Utilities

– Mobile

– Internet Access

– Some Main Utility bills too

Finance

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– Contact Inland Revenue for Help– Contact the Enterprise Centre

• Graduate Entrepreneurship Scheme

• Liz Johnson: elizabeth.johnson@hull.ac.uk

• For current or recent graduates thinking of starting their own business

• Networking, professional advice (e.g. Branding, Inland Revenue Representatives, Accountant’s advice etc.)

Any Questions?

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