Interpreter-certifying group shuts down

Sunday 09th November, 05:37 AM JST

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Samuraiiki at 08:05 AM JST - 9th November

Well, if you learn good English, you should not have to prove anything by way of an examination.
mikihouse at 10:49 AM JST - 9th November

in Japan, certificates are very important. Even if you are qualified, native speaker level but without certification, you can't get a good job and a high salary.
kanadamanada at 11:27 AM JST - 9th November

Gotta have that piece of paper on the wall from whichever organization managed to shoulder past the others for the illusion of legitimacy.
Mark_McCracken at 03:47 PM JST - 9th November

I suppose now interpreters will only be able to be judged by the quality of their interpretation. Next thing you know, each interpreter's compensation will be determined by the demand for his/her service.
mojibake at 04:41 PM JST - 9th November

Unsure if you're being sarcastic, but the point is: if a client needs an interpreter, they are most likely not the best qualified entity to judge the quality of the interpretation...
Mark_McCracken at 04:54 PM JST - 9th November

Yes, I was being sarcastic.

If a client uses an interpreter, the client is best able to judge its satisfaction with the quality of the interpretation.
yasukuni at 08:06 PM JST - 9th November

A private company like that shouldn't expect to get financial aid. It may be sad that they were forced to close, but for years the people who decided to make money by holding exams and issuing qualifications made money. Now there is an economic downturn and they aren't making money. Pretty simple. That's life. People who are quality interpreters will still make money no doubt even without this company.