- •Table of contents
- •Introduction
- •Theme 1 communication
- •1. Communication Structure. How do people communicate?
- •2. Objectives of communication
- •3. Communication skills
- •4. Channels of communication
- •5. Barriers to Communication
- •6. Success in communication
- •Please engage brain before opening mouth
- •7. Basic forms of communication
- •Verbal Communication
- •8. Communication spheres of translators
- •Reader Theme 2. Intercultural communication
- •1. Culture of communication
- •2. Intercultural communication
- •3. Translators in Cross-Cultural Communication
- •4. Culture and entertainment
- •Theme 3
- •Verbal communication
- •1. Verbal Communication
- •Verbal languages
- •2. Culture of verbal communication
- •Verbal Etiquette
- •3. Semantic and social nature of language
- •Introductions
- •3. Verbal Activities
- •Theme 4 telephoning
- •Introduction. Nowadays, even with e-mail and the Internet, the telephone is still the most common means of communication in business. Telephone is very important in modern business operations.
- •Words are missed
- •Words are misheard
- •The message is misunderstood.
- •Reader. Theme 5. Non-verbal communication
- •4.1. Introduction
- •4.2. Classification of non-verbal communication
- •4.3. Intercultural differences in non-verbal communication
- •4.4. Visiting another country
- •4.5. Professional skills of translators
- •Theme 6 Applying for a job
- •1. Introduction
- •2. The application itself
- •If possible make a photocopy of the blank form before you start. Use this to make a rough copy and then you can be sure that the final version is laid out as neatly as possible.
- •3. Interview
- •4. Translator in a job interview
- •Information to bring to an interview:
- •5. Cross-cultural interviews
- •6. Job interviews in the usa compared with other cultures
- •Reader. Theme 7
- •Interpersonal communication at work
- •1. Interpersonal Communication
- •2. Interpersonal skills
- •3. Communication climate
- •4. Relations and Processes in Workplace
- •5. People in the Office Environment
- •Reader. Theme 8. Meetings
- •1. Introduction
- •2. Types of meetings
- •3. Meeting procedure
- •Place a watch or clock in a prominent position so you are able to keep an eye on the time.
- •4. Chairing meetings
- •5. Duties of members (attendees, participants) at a meeting
- •6. Teleconferencing
- •7. International meetings
- •8. Business etiquette of the translator
- •8. Vocabulary. Meetings
- •Writing an agenda
- •An example of formal minutes
- •Reader Theme 9. Negotiations
- •1. Introduction
- •2. Types of negotiations
- •3. Stages in negotiation
- •4. Cross-cultural negotiations
- •1. The basis of the relationship
- •2. Information at negotiations
- •3. Negotiation styles
- •5. Grammar of diplomacy in negotiations
- •10 Being open to negotiation. The -ing forms.
- •12. Verbs patterns with recommend / suggest /advise
- •Reader. Unit 10. Presentation
- •1. Public communication
- •2. Presentation
- •Translator and presentation
- •3. From the life of famous orators
- •4. Preparation to presentation
- •5. Delivering a presentation
- •6. Language.
- •6. Public Communication in different cultures
- •7. Presentation language
4. Translator in a job interview
As you are taking translation studies now, you have a good idea of the job you will be looking for. As future professionals, you will participate in job selection interviews as interviewees. An interview will give you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be well prepared.
Interviewers will try to see if you have the experience and qualifications for this job, and whether you are better at the job than other candidates. They also want to see how you fit in the work environment, how you socialize with the team and how you relate to your immediate supervisor.
It is true that it is very often the employer who can afford to be choosy, not you, the applicant. You will look for a job which suits you; but perhaps it is more important to see whether you would suit the company.
There are some helpful hints on the techniques of a successful interviewee.
Before the interview:
Research the organisation and the job.
Review your qualifications for the job.
Consider the likely interview format.
Anticipate questions.
Prepare answers to broad questions about yourself.
Review your CV (resume).
Practice an interview with a friend or relative.
Arrive on time for your job interview.
Personal appearance:
Be well groomed.
Dress appropriately.
Do not chew gum or smoke.
At the interview:
Always greet the interviewer by his/her last name and try to pronounce it correctly.
Have a good a firm handshake.
Look alert and interested. Scan the room once and then keep your eyes on the interviewer.
Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down.
Stress your achievements.
Listen carefully.
Answer the interview questions by more than a simple yes or no, but try not to go over the 60 second limit.
Ask good questions.
Use good manners.
Use proper English (or your native language). Avoid slang or excessively casual language – ‘Brill’, ‘OK’, ‘I mean’, Yeah’.
Be positive and enthusiastic; show it in your replies and body language.
Project a good image. Show that you are responsible, hard-working and competent; that you’re flexible and ambitious enough to learn new skills and gain new qualities.
Avoid at all cost complaining about your current or former employer.
Avoid monotonous delivery; project your voice in a dynamic, enthusiastic tone.
Ask questions about the position and the organisation.
Avoid questions about salary and benefits on your first interview – this is usually done on the second interview.
Finish on a top note.
Thank the interviewer when you leave.
Your answers to the initial statements in the job interview are important, these are called “ice breakers”. Sometimes the interviewer will ask whether you had difficulty in finding the company premises. Your answer should be brief and polite. The interviewer is merely being polite – if you had problems in finding the premises he/she doesn’t need to know that.
Test or text for translation (if employer gives one):
Listen closely to instructions.
Read each question carefully.
Write legibly and clearly.
If translating on a computer, show your excellent computer skills.
Budget your time wisely.