1. Interpreting as a Career Kate Dagleish

2. Skills and Qualifications 2 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

3. Skills and Qualifications 3 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

4. Rewarding 4 Supporting People Relief Access/Unusual Situations – Labour Ward – Court – Interpreter Staff Rooms Respect

5. Politics 5 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)

6. Finance 6 Pay rates vary from one organisation to another – Work out what’s best for you – Example: http://www.linguistlounge.com/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

7. Finance 7 – Contact Inland Revenue for Help – Contact the Enterprise Centre Graduate Entrepreneurship Scheme Liz Johnson: elizabeth.johnson@hull.ac.ukelizabeth.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.)

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