Working as a freelancer seems like a dream. Be your own boss, make your own hours, work from wherever. There seem to be benefits galore but one thing no tends to talk about is how do you get started? If you’re a new interpreter…
Sustainable Language Access Programs For Hospitals and Health Systems
It’s well-known that hospitals and healthcare systems must provide interpreting and translation services to patients free of charge to stay in compliance with the federal government, not to mention it’s just the right thing to do. Picture this: You’re vacationing with your family in…
5 Continuing Education Resources to Advance Your Interpreter Career
Are you looking for an interpreter training program to help take your career to the next level? Choosing a specialty can help to accelerate your interpreter career. The more skilled you become in one facet of interpreting, the more demand you will generate. Sample…
Basic Breakdown: Medical Interpreter Training & Certification
Welcome to our “Basic Breakdown” series where we share all our insider knowledge on the types of language services and solutions possible for a variety of industries. Our goal is to help alleviate confusion between the many options offered by LSC’s to help arm…
Do You Trust Your Translator? (A Cautionary Tale)
Once upon a time, about ten months ago, I moved to a new country in South America. I needed to find an international job but didn’t have a work visa yet. So I put my feelers out and began networking with expats, reading online…
Why You Shouldn’t Use Bilingual Staff Over Professional Interpreters
Here’s one of the most common questions we hear at Interpreters and Translators, Inc. The short answer is no. Many reasons make this an easy question to answer. First, let’s make sure we understand the differences between a bilingual employee and a professional interpreter.…
6 Crucial Differences – Medical Interpreter & a Bilingual Employee
With over 60 million people in the United States speaking a language other than English as their primary language, odds are you are encountering more and more LEP (Limited English Proficient) patients every day. Because a patient’s well-being is on the line, healthcare providers…