INTERNSHIP IN TRANSLATION-INTERPRETATION

INTERNSHIP IN TRANSLATION-INTERPRETATION
The internship periods are scheduled to start in a few months. The undergraduates who major Translation-Interpretation may express concerns about preparation and responsibilities. The piece of information will be somehow of use to you.

1. Pre- internship preparation
The faculty always encourages students to proactively find a place to act as interns in accordance with their wishes and aspirations. This facilitates the meticulous examination of the internship institutions. It is advisable that reputable companies/organizations with registered licenses be considered to undergo internship. The exploration of organizational structure and the sector the company/organization specializes in is preferred.
Note that there are a few companies that require a test or entrance exam. You are asked to contact the in-charge person to submit the application.
In case you fail to find an internship destination, the faculty will give support.
Review translation and interpretation knowledge and skills: Recap what you have previously learned, practice translating some common documents such as personal records (resumes, identity cards, birth certificates….), blogs, articles, contracts, etc. This will help you adapt to the working environment faster as well as reduce the pressure to certain extent.

2. The responsibilities during internship
 Read the assigned material and study specialized terms.
 Translate documents from source language into target language.
 Assist with preparation and/or interpretation during the meeting.
 Prepare subtitles for videos and online presentations when required.
 Engage in proofreading of translated documents to ensure accuracy in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
 Edit the content but maintain the original format (eg fonts and structure), as required by the supervisor.
 Use translation software proficiently.
3.Notes during internship
– Always be punctual: in a working environment, you are required to adhere to strict working hours.
– Always have a positive attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and willingness to learn: attempt to complete tasks well and by the deadline. If any problems arise, you need to notify the manager in advance.
– Be friendly and build rapport with everyone.
Hope this piece of sharing will help you gain confidence in internship!