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Maritza and co-host Elena discuss the signs that indicate whether someone should pursue a career in interpreting.

5 Signs You’d Make a Great Interpreter (and 3 Signs You Might Struggle) Maritza and guest Elena Cruz to discuss five signs you could be an interpreter: having a split-track brain for simultaneous processing, being a professional chameleon who mirrors tone and emotion, possessing intellectual curiosity that drives constant learning, staying calm in crises and problem-solving when things go wrong, and commanding both language and culture. They also share three signs you may not be a good ...

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