Interpreter - Cantonese - Office

TP; Penang; Remote; MYR 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

A professional interpretation service provider in Malaysia, Penang is looking for skilled language interpreters who can handle telephone and video calls effectively. The ideal candidate must possess excellent listening and note-taking skills, be bilingual (English and other languages), and have the ability to explain cultural concepts clearly. This role allows for remote work and requires a B2 CEFR English level, ensuring effective communication across various sectors. Join a dynamic team committed to overcoming language barriers.

Qualifications

• Experience with language interpretation, preferably in a professional setting.
• Ability to handle technical and non-technical subjects.
• Proficiency in necessary languages apart from English.
• Ability to follow client\'s instructions closely.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.
• B2 CEFR English level bilingual with other required languages.
• Able to work from home on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide language interpretation between individuals with language barriers.
• Handle telephone or video calls and render conversations in English.
• Process information quickly and recognize cultural differences.
• The interpreter will use appropriate industry terminology and understand common industry procedures and practices. The calls may involve simple or complex, non-technical or technical subjects in Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Finance, Utilities, Travel and Hospitality, 911 emergency services, Law Enforcement, Courts, and General Business.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Retention skills

Note taking skills

Ability to stay detached

Ability to explain cultural concepts

B2 CEFR English level

B2 English proficiency

Work from home

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide language interpretation from one language to another for individuals with language barriers to understand and communicate with each other
• Handle telephone or video calls on demand and render meaning of conversations in the consecutive mode of interpretation between speakers of English
• Process information quickly and concisely, recognize sensitive cultural differences, and be always professional and courteous
• The interpreter will use appropriate industry terminology and understand common industry procedures and practices. The calls may involve simple or complex, non-technical or technical subjects in Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Finance, Utilities, Travel and Hospitality, 911 emergency services, Law Enforcement, Courts, and General Business.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, and always remain neutral and objective
• Ability to quickly establish personal credibility
• Ability to follow client\'s instructions closely
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication
• with the permission or at the request of the client
• B2 CEFR English level bilingual with other required languages
• Able to work from home on a permanent basis