For the interview you will perform a simultaneous interpretation of a general conference talk without any text provided. It's difficult but directly reflects what the job entails. Prepare by practicing simultaneous interpretation using conference talks, devotionals, face to face events, etc. Reco...
Interview
Interpreter
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church
I've worked as an interpreter in two capacities - at the Missionary Training Center and at church headquarters. For the MTC, you will provide interpretation for devotionals on Tuesday and Sunday evenings, Sunday church meetings, and training workshops. The availability of interpreting work depend...
Day in the Life
Interpreter
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church
The presentation skills we learn in strategy help with interpretation. You have to do your best to reflect the tone, speed, and emotion of the speaker. You have to be comfortable speaking in front of others, whether that's a single missionary in the MTC, or the entire Haitian membership of the ch...
College Major
Public Relations
Interpreter
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church