English - Cantonese Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional interpreting service in California is seeking a highly skilled English-Cantonese Interpreter. Responsibilities include facilitating communication, ensuring accuracy, and adhering to confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have fluency in both languages and a strong understanding of cultural differences, making prior medical interpreting experience preferable. If you are dedicated to language services, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Cantonese, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of linguistics and cultural differences.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication between English and Cantonese speakers.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of interpretation.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Fluency in Cantonese

Excellent communication in English

Cultural understanding

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Focus Interpreting is seeking a highly skilled English - Cantonese Interpreter to join our team. As an interpreter, you will be responsible for providing accurate and professional interpretation services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication between English and Cantonese speakers by interpreting spoken words in real-time.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of interpretation by using industry-standard techniques and equipment.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and maintain a high level of integrity during interpretation sessions.
• Continuously improve language proficiency and subject matter knowledge to better serve our clients in various fields such as medical, legal, and social services.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Farsi, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese, with strong communication skills.
• Strong understanding of linguistics and cultural differences, allowing for effective interpretation across different cultures.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy even in high-pressure situations.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting is preferred.

If you are a skilled and dedicated interpreter looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!