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Interpreting job application form for interpreters

All information will be treated confidentially in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act. Translation Central operates an equal opportunities recruitment process.

1. Personal details

Title*

First name*

Surname*

Address*

Town/City*

County/State

Zip/Postcode*

Country*

Email address*

Nationality*

Telephone number (landline)
include your country and city dialing code (if you don't have a landline, write 'NONE')

Telephone number (mobile)*
include your country and city dialing code (if you don't have a mobile, write 'NONE')

Mother Tongue*

Mother Tongue 2
(if you are bilingual)

Date of Birth*

 /   / 

Place of Birth (town or city)

Country of Birth*

2. Additional information

Do you have your own computer to work on?*
Yes     No

Do you have your own internet connection at home?*
Yes     No

Do you drive your own car ?
Yes     No

How far would you be willing to travel for an interpreting session?

Are you a member of any professional Association?
Yes     No
If this is the case, please indicate which association and current status:

Do you hold a Criminal Record Disclosure ?
Yes     No

Previous Employers/Other Agencies*
(Please provide us with your work experience breakdown table, or attach a file in Word format containing this information. Please state company name, location, dates, type of interpreting and working languages. If you have never worked as interpreter before, please write NONE. )

Qualifications*
(please include university level qualifications, language/translation and other non-language qualifications stating the institution, qualification, dates and level achieved)

References
(Please give us the names and contact details (address/email/phone) of 2 references who are familiar with your interpreting work. You can do this later if you prefer. )

Comments
(Please enter any additional information, for example CPD (Continuing Professional Development), publications, any other relevant professional achievement)

Please attach copies of your University degrees.

Would you like to receive our Translators newsletter, to keep you up to date with what’s happening at Translation Central?
Yes     No

You must agree to our terms and conditions in order to register.*
Please read them, scroll down, and tick the box if you accept. Click here if you want to read it on a separate page.

Translation Central Terms & Conditions for Interpreting Contractors (Interpreters)

Terms of reference: The Company – refers to Translation Central Limited

I. Employment Status

  1. This is to confirm that I am an independent contractor and will act as such for all services rendered to me by The Company. I understand that I am NOT an employee of The Company and I agree that:
  2. I will not sub-contract out work forwarded to me for completion by The Company to another vendor/individual unless The Company has agreed to it.
  3. I am responsible for all the products and services provided by me, or the firm I represent.
  4. The Company will NOT withhold any taxes from my fees but The Company will report my gross fees as required by Central, State and Local law. Therefore, I am responsible for all applicable taxes on my gross fees.
  5. I possess all applicable stationary, tax return forms, business cards, and other requirements for functioning in this capacity.
  6. I will NOT be covered under any of The Company’s insurance policies (including/but not limited to: Disability, Workers’ Compensation, Sick Pay, Holiday Entitlement, Unemployment, etc.)
  7. The Company may terminate the use of my service at any time without cause and without further obligation, except for the payment of due fees for services rendered by me prior to the date of termination.
  8. By providing services to The Company, I am not violating any agreement between myself and another third party.
  9. After I have accepted the work, I will not demand from The Company any advance other than agreed before hand or any payment before the end of a 7 day period from the day of submitting the completed work.
  10. In case I do not meet my commitments, The Company has full right to withhold and/or reduce any payment due to me without any prior notice.

II. Services

  1. I agree to provide services in accordance with The Company’s specifications, to complete all assignments previously accepted by me and to have my work reviewed by The Company and/or an independent third party.
  2. I shall interpret impartially between the various parties in the languages I am proficient. I will also take all reasonable steps to ensure complete and effective communication between the parties, including intervention to prevent misunderstanding and incorrect cultural interference.
  3. I shall refuse work which I know to be beyond my competences, either linguistically or because of lack of specialised knowledge.
  4. In the event that a session is longer than agreed and I am unable to complete the session, I shall inform immediately The Company.
  5. I understand that arriving punctual for my assignment is an essential requirement. If I am more than 3 minutes late for an interpreting session, I must call the client. If I am unable to contact the client, I shall call The Company immediately (during office hours only). In the case of rescheduling, I shall inform The Company immediately of the change.
  6. It is my responsibility to take the contact number of the client and The Company whenever I leave for an assignment as well as checking the location of the interpreting session beforehand.
  7. I accept that under some circumstances I will be asked to show my ID to the client to verify my identity. Therefore, I will ensure that I will always carry a suitable photo ID with me every time I leave for an assignment.
  8. I will be appropriately attired i.e. formal or smart casual wear depending on client and location, unless explicitly told otherwise by The Company. For the duration of the session, my mobile phones will be switched off, and I shall not receive telephone calls. Where these guidelines are not adhered to, The Company is entitled to cancel immediately the session.
  9. I understand that if I arrive at a session under the influence of alcohol or drugs I will be dismissed and not contracted by The Company again. Furthermore, I will not be entitled to be paid for this session.
  10. I understand that where a session is cancelled by The Company within 24 hours of the start time of the session, I will still be able to claim payment in full for the interpreting session. Where a session is cancelled with more than 24 hours’ notice I will not be entitled to any payment. Where The Company has made reasonable efforts to cancel the session with more than 24 hours’ notice but has been unable to reach me, it will be considered that cancellation took place with more than 24 hours’ notice.
  11. If I know I will be unavailable for a session that has already been assigned due to illness, holiday, or any other reason, it will be my responsibility to contact The Company as soon as possible and inform them at least 1 week’s notice before the date of the scheduled session. I understand that I am not entitled to holiday pay or sick pay in relation to my work for The Company.
  12. I will not initiate or engage any discussion of fees, payments or salaries with the client. If the client initiates such a discussion, I will explain that I cannot discuss this with them and I will refer them to The Company. I understand that any poaching of clients will result in civil action, and the immediate cancellation of any remaining sessions with that all the clients.
  13. If I breach the earlier obligations (regarding SICKNESS/HOLIDAY/UNAVAILABILITY or PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY) The Company has a right to deduct any payments due.

III. Confidentiality and Ownership of Information

  1. The Company considers confidentiality as an essential requirement in all aspects of its operations. I will not discuss the rates which I receive for services rendered with representatives from any organization other than The Company.
  2. I agree to maintain strict confidentiality over all documents and information which come to my attention through the course of my association with The Company either directly or indirectly. I agree that I shall not, during or at any time following the execution of this Agreement, use or disclose in any manner any confidential information forwarded to me by The Company.
  3. I understand that all information forwarded to me by The Company is the property of The Company and that it is against The Company’s policy and a violation of this agreement to attempt to contact directly any client, to whom I was referred by The Company, without prior written consent from The Company's management.
  4. I shall not to induce or attempt to influence, directly or indirectly, any employee and or contractor working for The Company to terminate his/her employment or association with The Company.
  5. I understand that violation of this confidentiality agreement will result in disciplinary action which may include legal ramifications. If at any time I witness an employee or another contractor discussing confidential material, I will report the matter to a manager or director at The Company.

IV. Miscellaneous

    Legality
  1. In the event of a dispute, I consent that this contract shall be enforced in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
  2. I am fully aware that this contract will remain in effect for 2 years after I last perform a service for The Company.
  3. The Company is under no obligation to offer me particular projects or assignments, and I am under no obligation to accept particular projects or assignments.
  4. I understand that this contract may only be modified in writing.
  5. This contract will be in full effect from the date I sign it.
  • Consent to Agreement

    By completing and submitting to The Company the Acceptance Form forwarded to me by The Company at the time of their offer, I consent that I fully understand the provisions and consequences of this agreement and that I agree and will abide by the Terms and Conditions contained in this agreement.

    The Company: Translation Central Limited
    Registered Office: 65-67 Western Road, Intergen House, Palmeira Square, Hove, BN3 2JQ, England
    UK Company No: 5089552 - Data Protection Registration: PZ8606215
    contact@translationcentral.com
I Accept the Terms & Conditions

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