Recently there have been quite a few opportunities available for new or
would be interpreters.Just today one agency has advertised for interpreters
based in Scotland.I know there are very few Bengali interpreters in Scotland.
So if you are based in Scotland, this is a great opportunity for you.
Couple of weeks ago, one of the Police forces in Yorkshire advertised for Bengali
(as well as other language )interpreters. The best thing about that opportunity
was that they would give you the training as well( I think they were paying the course fee).When I did the course, I paid my hard earned money for that. So again,
if you are based in Yorkshire, this is an excellent opportunity for you.You would gain the DPSI or Met Police Interpreters' qualification and so you would be accepted on the NRPSI register.So on top of the Police jobs, you would also get asked for other jobs(like court assignments all over the country).These opportunities are too good to miss in my opinion.If you had your eyes and ears open and you managed to secure a place for yourself on any of the above, congratulations !Perhaps you would want to share your story on these pages.I would be quite happy to let you tell others about your success.
I came across two more interpreting vacancies last month.One was a salaried position for a Bengali Interpreter in the Bristol area.The other one was in Northern Ireland.Again, if you have been lucky/smart enough to secure a place, congratulations ! On the other hand, if you missed these chances, I would say, don't worry too much.No point regreting for the past.But be prepared in future.Keep your eyes and ears open.Be creative.Use your imagination.And I wish you best of luck.
