Where Do Professional Interpreters Work?
Interpreters work in a variety of settings and situations. Many interpreters work in private practice; they are self-employed. Others interpreters are salaried staff of an agency, institution, or corporation. Still others interpret in educational settings from pre-school to graduate school and any level in between. Interpreters work in settings as intimate as a private therapy session or as public as a televised address at a national political convention. The interpreter must be a versatile, flexible, skilled professional.
