Qualification: a professional interpreter, you will need to show evidence of the following:
• an excellent command of English and the other language(s) into which you may interpret;
• fluency in at least one additional language for freelance interpreting and two or ideally more for a staff position in conference interpreting;
• a good memory and the ability to learn fast;
• the skills to interact well with people and work as part of a team;
• the ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality;
• flexibility to deal calmly with the unexpected and difficult situations;
• reliability, dedication and commitment;
• knowledge of current affairs, politics and different cultures and customs.
In addition, conference and court interpreters must be confident about speaking in public and have a clear and pleasant speaking voice.