CDI Study Group

Eight Steps of Successful Interpreting

Pre-Interpreting:
    *Initial contact
    *Gather preliminary information
    *Accept or decline job request
During Interpreting:
    *Off-site preparation
    *Arrive at job assignment
    *On-site preparation
    *Facilitate the interaction
Post-Interpreting:
    *Reflect and debrief job

(Briden-Brinks)

Post-Interpreting Tasks

*Wrap up job performance
*Ask consumers/clients for:
    -Concerns
    -Questions
    -Suggestions
    -Feedback
*Evaluate appropriateness of services provided

(Briden-Brinks)

During Interpreting Tasks

*Introduce yourself to consumers/others
*Conduct RID or company's Code of Ethics
*Arrange Interpreting Position
*Sight lines
*Lighting
*Background, audio and visual
*Anticipate audience/client's needs
*Reading materials
*Persistent difficulties

(Briden-Brinks)

Pre-Interpreting Tasks

*Scheduling
*Learning about consumers/clients involved
*Environment Setting
*Familiarity of subject/topic/area
*Appropriate clothing type for job
*Materials needed
*Compensation needed beforehand
*Time meeting with consumer/client beforehand
*Contact person for job and compensation

(Briden-Brinks)