How can interpreters benefit from remote simultaneous interpretation?

Two years ago, most of us couldn't even imagine a world without on-site events. That's why remote interpretation seemed like a possible but distant trend. But when a string of lockdowns spiraled across the globe in early 2020, the whole industry changed. Now remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) is the new normal. 

Without RSI, institutions like the EU Commission and United Nations wouldn't be able to carry out their processes properly. The pandemic has also helped large corporations and organizations adopt RSI solutions. As a result, the remote interpreting industry has faced massive growth. 

After making a mark like that, RSI isn't going anywhere. A hybrid model is both the present and the future of all events. That's why many interpreters are shifting their focus to remote work. And why shouldn't they? Working with RSI platforms has several significant benefits. Let's explore them! 

You can work in the comfort of your home

One thing we know for sure – being an interpreter isn’t a walk in the park. The profession requires long hours of preparation, extensive knowledge, and traveling. Before the pandemic (and hopefully after it’s over), interpreters were working at live events all around the world. 

Even if you consider traveling an important work perk, you have to admit – it can be challenging at times. Have you ever dealt with long-haul trips, delays, canceled flights, being away from home for long periods? These downsides can be time-consuming and often stressful. 

Happily, you wouldn’t have to worry about it if you decide to become an RSI interpreter. The technology enables you to work from any corner of the world. As long as you have a headset, microphone, and excellent internet connection – you're good to go.  
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Improved work-life balance

If you enjoy predictability and flexibility in your schedule – RSI may be the best choice for you. By taking traveling out of the equation, RSI can allow you to plan your time efficiently.

What would you do with this extra time? One suggestion could be spending more time with your family and friends, or indulging in pastime activities. RSI enables you to improve your work-life balance. 

Most importantly, you can use this time to rest. Interpreters who work in RSI can have a higher cognitive load. In other words, you may feel more tired after each event. This exhaustion goes hand in hand with the so-called Interpreter fatigue. 

We’ve listed some tips on how you can prevent interpreter fatigue in our article – make sure to check it out! 

Meanwhile, event organizers try to prevent Interpreter fatigue by making the program shorter and including more breaks between speakers. However, this may not be enough for an interpreter to reduce the effects of their job. 

Suppose you're already satisfied with your work-life balance. In that case, you can fill the extra time by working on events worldwide. Just think about it: within the same day, you can interpret for a conference held in Washington and then in Milan – or anywhere else in the world. If these events were happening on-site, you would need to spend a couple of days just traveling!

Easy access to a wide variety of clients 

RSI platforms attract clients from a variety of domains. Prominent government organizations, large events, enterprises are just a few among top RSI clients. 

Interactio platform is among the leaders of the RSI industry. Clients such as the European Commission, Global Affairs Canada, Web Summit, Amway trust our robust technology and qualified interpreter community! 

New markets are opening up for interpretation services

As you can see – RSI is no longer limited to just conference interpreting. Globalization has made it easier for all countries to facilitate economic and cultural ties with the rest of the world. Yet, the language barrier remains one of the biggest challenges standing in the way of this expansion. That's why interpretation is necessary more than ever. 

As a result, various new markets are recognizing the value of RSI. E-sports companies, parent-teacher conferences, and different branches of the government now implement RSI at their events. 

Healthcare, in particular, needs interpretation, especially due to the pandemic. Same as the legal field, banking, and humanitarian services. Now RSI is even used to facilitate daily communication in virtual teams. 

The need for interpretation services is growing in many industries. That's why RSI opens the door for interpreters to work with a wide variety of clients. As an interpreter, you can make a difference in an area you actually care about.
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How does Interactio benefit interpreters?

Interactio is a remote simultaneous interpretation platform that unites a community of qualified interpreters. By joining our ranks, you'll be among the top professionals – we’ll match you with prominent events! 

When you break the language barriers, we will take care of the rest. The sound quality is our priority. Our dedicated technical support will perform sound checks and always be here to guide you during the event. 

We made sure that you would feel in charge of the interpretation. That's why we built a highly intuitive interpreter console that allows you to chat to your booth partner or do handover whenever it’s needed. 

As an Interactio interpreter, you will receive technical training, materials, and clear RSI guidelines to get you started. Is there anything else you need? Just let us know, and we'll be happy to assist! 

Are you ready to become part of our interpreter community?

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