Veritas’ guide to interpreting

• Interpreting requires a completely different skill set to translation – even the most seasoned, professional translator will not always make a suitable interpreter and it is certainly not enough to simply know how to speak another language.
• Consider what type of interpreting you need – does the interpreter need to interpret between the relevant language constantly, for example at a conference? Or will s/he act as a messenger between two people, or at a board meeting? Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting are two of the most common forms and both require specific skills and attention.
• As per translation, interpreting costs will vary according to the language pair. Also according to location – for instance, to secure the services of a professional ,experienced interpreter in Paris, you can expect to pay almost double the standard rate accepted across most of Europe.
• Consider if you have any reference material available – interpreters welcome the opportunity to research each project before it begins, ensuring that they are as prepared as possible.
• Again, as per translation, do be aware that if you are offered a very low rate for interpreting that it is unlikely you will be receiving the services of a suitably qualified and experienced interpreter. Professionals work to a set of standard, accepted rates.
• Whether you need an interpreter for half an hour, or for a weeklong conference, it is vital that you source the right professional with the correct knowledge and expertise in the required field.

We guarantee

• • all of our interpreters have at least five years’ experience and are handpicked with your requirements in mind.
• • we only use fully registered interpreters from the following registers; NRPSI, APCI, ITI, CloL, and the NRCPD and ASLI for British Sign Language.