To compete in foreign markets, companies must realize that a business interpreter is integral to success. Language service companies like Language Connections can ensure the quality of either simultaneous or consecutive interpreting services provided. What benefits can a corporate interpreter provide? A successful company interpreter can provide these 7 advantages over the average, untrained, bilingual person.
What are the main requirements of a corporate interpreter?
1. A corporate interpreter has impeccable language fluency
First and foremost, every corporate interpreter must have mastered at least two languages: his/her native language and a foreign one. A corporate interpreter must have a broad vocabulary in both languages that encompasses business and, hopefully, some particular industries. Their deep knowledge and vocabulary of business and industry terms makes them infinitely more useful than somebody who is simply bilingual.
2. A corporate interpreter is aware of all the cultural nuances
Even if you have mastered your verbal and written skills in two languages, that is not enough. Business interpreters are also fully aware of the nuances of the two cultures. They can interpret gestures, body language, idioms, as well as emotions and passion of the speaker. All of these elements are necessary to provide an accurate interpretation.
3. A corporate interpreter has excellent speaking and listening skills
A corporate interpreter must have excellent listening and speaking skills. To provide effective communication between the parties involved, he/she has to be able to listen and communicate everything quickly and simultaneously. Only a trained interpreter is truly practiced in techniques for this work.
4. A corporate interpreter has knowledge of the industry terminology
It is pivotal for a business interpreter to have thorough knowledge regarding the terminology of the industry that he/she is working for. For instance, during a business meeting between two companies in the insurance industry, an interpreter’s preparedness and familiarity with technical terms used in insurance policies is fundamental to a successful outcome!
5. A corporate interpreter has knowledge of technology
Sometimes a company interpreter might have to provide conference interpretation services. This means that there will likely be presentations involved. Hence, a corporate interpreter must be well-informed with technology and any interpreting equipment, like headsets and booths, to operate at a completely useful, professional capacity.Using somebody who fumbles with this equipment will merely impede the conference’s success.
6. Traveling Flexibility
Traveling to distant destinations, sometimes for an indefinite period, is part of the job of a corporate interpreter. This is especially true for conference interpreting services. A business interpreter is well-practiced in traveling and performing well in a new city, country, etc,— regardless of jet lag or other challenges that can come with travel.
7. Reading
Interpreters convert oral messages, while translators written text. However, in the process of business interpretation, reading skills are still necessary. For instance, before a business meeting, the interpreter might be provided with documents to study and gain familiarity with the topics of the upcoming meetings.
About Language Connections:
Language Connections is one of the top language service companies in the US. Over the last 30 years, we’ve focused on providing the best business translation services, interpreting services, as well as interpreter training and customized language training programs. In addition to top-tier corporate language training, we offer certified corporate interpreters and professional business translation services in 200+ languages. Our network includes linguists with backgrounds in all major industries. They’re ready to meet your needs, whether they’re for technical translation services, legal translation, government translation services, international development translation services, education translation services, life sciences translation, or something else. Reach out to us today for a free quote on our cost-efficient and timely translation services, interpreters, or other linguistic services.
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