How to Answer: When did you decide to become an interpreter and why?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Language Interpreter job interview.
1. When did you decide to become an interpreter and why?
How to Answer
You can add a personal touch when answering this question as very often we choose our career based on an experience in our younger years.
Answer Example
"My family is Chinese-American and I saw first-hand the struggles that they faced when first immigrating to the US. I wanted to find a way to help so I immersed myself in linguistics. It snowballed from there as I realized I had a true talent and passion for it."