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Interpreting as a Career. Kate Dagleish. Skills and Qualifications. 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 )
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Interpreting as a Career Kate Dagleish
Skills and Qualifications • 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 2
Skills and Qualifications • 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 3
Rewarding • Supporting People • Relief • Access/Unusual Situations • Labour Ward • Court • Interpreter Staff Rooms • Respect 4
Politics • 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) 5
Finance • 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 6
Finance • 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.) 7
Any Questions? Twitter: @hyskd