1. Can you tell us about yourself and what attracted you to this apprenticeship position at HEIW? Can you tell us about yourself and what attracted you to this apprenticeship position at HEIW?
2. What do you know about Health Education and Improvement Wales and the work they do? What do you know about Health Education and Improvement Wales and the work they do?
3. Can you discuss your experience with both Welsh and English? How have you developed your language skills in each? Can you discuss your experience with both Welsh and English? How have you developed your language skills in each?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to translate a piece of text? What was the process you followed? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to translate a piece of text? What was the process you followed?
5. What do you believe are the key challenges in translating materials between Welsh and English? What do you believe are the key challenges in translating materials between Welsh and English?
6. How would you ensure that the tone and intent of the original message are preserved in your translations? How would you ensure that the tone and intent of the original message are preserved in your translations?
7. What interests you most about working in translation, particularly in the context of health education? What interests you most about working in translation, particularly in the context of health education?
8. Can you describe any particular words or phrases in Welsh that you feel have special significance or challenge in translation? Can you describe any particular words or phrases in Welsh that you feel have special significance or challenge in translation?
9. This role involves liaising with various staff members across HEIW. How do you approach collaboration, especially when working with people from different backgrounds? This role involves liaising with various staff members across HEIW. How do you approach collaboration, especially when working with people from different backgrounds?
10. How do you handle feedback or criticism regarding your translation work from peers or supervisors? How do you handle feedback or criticism regarding your translation work from peers or supervisors?
11. What are your expectations from the mentorship and training you will receive during this apprenticeship? What are your expectations from the mentorship and training you will receive during this apprenticeship?
12. How do you see yourself growing in the role over the next two years? What are your career aspirations in translation? How do you see yourself growing in the role over the next two years? What are your career aspirations in translation?
13. Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach to successfully complete a task or project. How did you handle it? Describe a situation where you had to adapt your approach to successfully complete a task or project. How did you handle it?
14. If you encountered a term or phrase in a text that you were unsure how to translate, what steps would you take to resolve the issue? If you encountered a term or phrase in a text that you were unsure how to translate, what steps would you take to resolve the issue?
15. Do you have any experience with using translation software or tools? If so, which ones and how do they assist you? Do you have any experience with using translation software or tools? If so, which ones and how do they assist you?
16. How do you stay updated on changes or developments in Welsh language translation or in the field of health education? How do you stay updated on changes or developments in Welsh language translation or in the field of health education?
17. What do you think makes a successful translator, and how do you embody those qualities yourself? What do you think makes a successful translator, and how do you embody those qualities yourself?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!
