Interpreter Guide (Business Negotiations and Training)
つうやくがいど（しょうだん・けんしゅう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An interpreter guide who facilitates smooth intercultural and multilingual communication in corporate business negotiations and training sessions. Handles a wide range of tasks from pre-preparation to interpretation and cultural explanations.
Description
The Interpreter Guide (Business Negotiations and Training) provides consecutive interpretation, summarization, and cultural background explanations in various settings such as corporate business negotiations and internal/external training, supporting smooth communication between speakers of different languages. Prior to events, researches specialized terminology and industry knowledge, creates glossaries, and identifies client needs through meetings. On-site, not only accurately conveys the speaker's intentions but also explains cultural customs and business practices as needed to deepen understanding. Recently, screen-based interpretation for online training and remote negotiations has increased, requiring technical adaptability.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing with corporate global expansion and the growth of online training. Even as AI translation support tools are introduced, high-quality human interpreter guides will continue to be required in areas needing advanced specialized knowledge and cultural understanding.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness
Work Style
Business Trips / Contract-based / Freelance / Project-based / Remote Interpretation
Career Path
Freelance Interpreter Guide → Affiliated with Interpreter Agency → Translator → International Organization Interpreter
Required Skills
Consecutive Interpretation / Multicultural Understanding / Note-taking / Specialized Terminology Research / Summarization
Recommended Skills
CAT Tool Operation / Facilitation / Interpreter Tool Operation / Multilingual Support (Other than English) / Simultaneous Interpretation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to convey subtle nuances and specialized terms without omission. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate accurately and smoothly across multiple languages. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to acquire new industry knowledge and specialized terms in a short time. |
| Stress Tolerance | To withstand pressure during negotiations and training and respond quickly. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis is not the main task. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor work with relatively little long-term physical strain. |
Aliases
- Business Interpreter Guide
- Business Negotiation Interpreter
- Training Interpreter
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