DPSI and the career of an interpreter in London Penyiaran jaluran : Karolina Łachmacka
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Karolina Łachmacka 
Poland
Local time: 16:36
Ahli (2017)
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Poland
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Hello dear members,
First of all, I want to introduce myself as this is the very first post on the forum I write. My name is Karolina and I am a young translator and interpreter, native Polish language speaker whose B language is English.
I am writing here since I really count on your experience and advice. I am interested in taking the DPSI exam next year and I have already found a nice online course to prepare with. My question is if you believe it is possible for som... See more Hello dear members,
First of all, I want to introduce myself as this is the very first post on the forum I write. My name is Karolina and I am a young translator and interpreter, native Polish language speaker whose B language is English.
I am writing here since I really count on your experience and advice. I am interested in taking the DPSI exam next year and I have already found a nice online course to prepare with. My question is if you believe it is possible for someone outside of the UK to start their interpreting career in London after passing this exam without previous experience in this country? My dream is to work in London and I am currently doing my best to improve my skills and I really want to do my best with the course. I know that first I need to pass the exam, but I am interested in the prospects for a newcomer with such a diploma. I realise that one needs to have to be really skilled to pass this exam, however I am interested in getting to know the business there, making a good research.
Many thanks in advance for every piece of advice! ▲ Collapse
| | | | MsYvaine
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:36
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Hungary
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This maybe useful for you: http://www.ecpdwebinars.co.uk/downloads/how-to-become-a-public-service-interpreter/
Anyway, I think that having a business in interpreting and or translation is really necessary these days next to being a public service interpreter. There are a lot of polish interpreters on the national register, you can check yourself, s... See more This maybe useful for you: http://www.ecpdwebinars.co.uk/downloads/how-to-become-a-public-service-interpreter/
Anyway, I think that having a business in interpreting and or translation is really necessary these days next to being a public service interpreter. There are a lot of polish interpreters on the national register, you can check yourself, so competition is relatively fierce. I think it wouldn't be viable to be 'only' Dpsi. Regarding experience, well, to be able to pass the exam you definitely need to have experience, not necessarily in London or in the UK, but interpreting and translation experience. And the same goes as per starting a career in London, translation and interpreting done prior to moving here definitely count.
I am not sure if you are aware of this, but to pass the exam you'll need to be in the UK for at least 2-3 days. It starts with a writing component for everybody then groups of languages follow during the week and there may be a 2-3 day gap between written and oral exam. Also, I'm not sure if you can register from outside the UK, check with them before you apply.
Regarding research, I'd start with online research, there are a lot of interpreters/translators online with their websites full with useful advice and by looking at them, they could provide valuable information what the market is like here.
Hope it helps, but let me know if you'd like to know more.
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| | | | Ania Heasley
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:36
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Poland
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| Yes, it is possible | Jun 21, 2015 |
Go for it. If you arrive in London with the DPSI exam already under your belt, you will be able to start working at the top end of public service interpreting as this qualification is the highest available and most widely recognised in the industry.
I regularly meet 'fresh off the boat' (sorry, sorry, their countries of origin) interpreters who nevertheless manage to 'jump the queue' to the top of the profession if they hold valid qualifications.
| | | | Karolina Łachmacka
Poland
Local time: 16:36
Ahli (2017)
Bahasa Inggeris hingga Bahasa Poland
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TOPIC STARTER | Thank you both! | Jun 22, 2015 |
Hello once again and thank you both for your comments. I truly appreciate all the advice I get. I was quite worried that even with such a qualification it can very hard since I have no experience in the UK. I know there are no beds of roses, however, I want to work hard. Once again thanks for all the info.
I have decided to take a DPSI course at http://www.dpsionline.co.uk/ as I have come across... See more Hello once again and thank you both for your comments. I truly appreciate all the advice I get. I was quite worried that even with such a qualification it can very hard since I have no experience in the UK. I know there are no beds of roses, however, I want to work hard. Once again thanks for all the info.
I have decided to take a DPSI course at http://www.dpsionline.co.uk/ as I have come across many positive comments on their offer and attitude. I am sure that I am taking the legal route, but I think that, in the future, I may also try the health path.
If any of you happen to have any comments, please do not hesitate, as I appreciate every single one.
Thanks once again! ▲ Collapse
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