OCCUPATION THESAURUS

INTERPRETER



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
An interpreter is someone who orally or through sign language translates one person's words into a different language. This is different from a translator who does essentially the same thing but with words in a written format, such as in books or documents. Interpreters work most often in hospitals, schools, and courtrooms, but they also can work at conferences, in political arenas, with the police when language barriers are preventing communication, and other situations. They may work with an interpreter company or do freelance work. On long or challenging jobs, they can work in teams as a way of combating mental fatigue. They can work on-site or offer their services remotely, even from home.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
Most interpreters need a bachelor's degree and all of them must be proficient in at least two languages. While further language training isn't required, the more experience one has with a given language, the better; so having spent time immersed in the language and culture may give someone a leg up of the competition. Those working in certain fields, such as the medical field or courtroom, may need technical training in that area to bring them up to speed.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
A KNACK FOR LANGUAGES, CHARM, ENHANCED HEARING, EXCEPTIONAL MEMORY, GOOD LISTENING SKILLS, LIP-READING, MULTITASKING, READING PEOPLE

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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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