Bilingual Interpreter - Cantonese/English

ContactLink Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 39.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ContactLink Solutions is seeking skilled Cantonese-English interpreters for a fully remote, full-time contractor role. You will facilitate real-time interpretation between Cantonese and English speakers, requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and a quiet home workspace.

Candidates should be fluent in both languages, with at least 1 year of interpretation experience, strong listening and note-taking skills, and ability to convey concepts without additions or omissions.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in English and Cantonese with strong interpretation skills.
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred.
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking abilities for high accuracy.
• Render concepts accurately per interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions/additions.

Aufgaben

• Answer calls professionally, following interpreter's code of conduct.
• Be familiar with healthcare/medical vocabulary used by clients.
• Engage in internal professional training.
• Communicate and report to your team leader.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English and Cantonese

1 year interpretation experience

Active listening

Note taking

Cross-cultural communication

Tools

Glossaries & dictionaries

USB headset

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a skilled interpreter looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? We are seeking talented individuals proficient in Cantonese and English to join our team of international interpreters. If you have a passion for languages and a commitment to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! This is a fully remote position.
As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role infacilitatingcommunication between CANTONESE and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet& secureenvironment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Cantonese
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements:

• 90% English proficiency
• Steady wired internet connection
• USB wired headset
• Windows 10 or Mac

What we offer you:

• Fully remote. Interpreter works from his/her home office
• Full-time contractor position
• Immediate availability to start working after onboarding
• Monthly payments

Your responsibilities:

• Answer calls professionally, acting according to the interpreter’s code of conduct
• Be aware of the specific vocabulary of the industry the interpreter works with (healthcare and medical, specifically)
• Go into internal professional training
• Communicate and report to your team leader

Based on your location, language testing and background check may be required

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