Interviewing with an Interpreter
- As soon as you know the date, time and location of your interview, ask the company if they can provide an interpreter. If not, you are responsible for arranging for an interpreter for the interview. Contact your Employment Advisor, VR counselor or an interpreting referral agency to make arrangements. Ask for an interpreter who is knowledgeable in your career area if possible.
- Meet with the interpreter before the interview (20 - 30 minutes) to discuss your communication preferences and to review technical sign vocabulary.
- Take responsibility for effective communication by introducing the interpreter to the interviewer and briefly explaining his/her role.
- Hello, I'm John Smith. Kathy Jones is here to facilitate our communication. She will communicate everything that is said or signed. Do you mind if she sits next to you so I can see you both at the same time? Thank you.