Are Philadelphias interpreters appropriately qualified for their jobs?
Yes. Table 1, below, shows how Philadelphia’s interpreters scored on the exam. Special notice should be taken of the relative performance of Philadelphia’s interpreters when compared with 556 other interpreter candidates who have taken the New Jersey test. All of the interpreters scored high enough on the exam to meet New Jersey’s minimum requirements for continued employment. Two of the interpreters scored at levels that are considered below adequate {65%), but which (in the state of New Jersey) qualify the interpreter for continued employment, subject to improvement in skills. Recommendations Recommendation 1 Candidates for vacant positions in the future should be required to take and pass a test similar to the New Jersey test of interpreting proficiency. 3 Position descriptions should be revised to reflect this requirement. Fn 3 Under current policy in New Jersey, Philadelphia interpreters are able to take examinations offered in that state. By the end of 1995, it is anticipated tha
