Please read the NOTES at the end of the application before filling it in.
See NOTE 1
PERSONAL DETAILS
Title: (Miss, Ms, Mrs, Mr, Dr, Prof, etc.)
Surname:
Date of Birth:
Name:
Gender: Male Female
Country of origin:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Website:
LANGUAGE COMBINATIONS
Mother tongue(s): Source Language(s):
See NOTE 2
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
College/University/Institute Dates Qualification

See NOTE 3
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer Dates
See NOTE 4
Details
REFERENCES
Referee name
See NOTE 5
Company name
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP
E-mail address Telephone

See NOTE 6
INTERPRETING AREAS (tick)
Public service:
Ad-hoc interpreting:
Simultaneous interpreting:
Are you nationally mobile?
See NOTE 7
Consecutive interpreting:
Whispered interpreting:
Telephone interpreting:
SPECIALIST AREAS (e.g., solicitors, court, NHS…)
1. 6.
2.
3.
7.
8.
4.
5.
RATES
9.
10.
Public Service
Ad-hoc
Consecutive
Simultaneous
Per Hour
£
£
£
£
£
Per Half Day
£
£
£
£
£ Whispered
AVAILABILITY am pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Per Day
£
£
£
£
£

See NOTE 8
OTHER INFORMATION
NOTES
1.
Please state your regular address / residence. Please indicate international access codes in your telephone and mobile numbers.
2.
Summary of your top academic qualifications only. No details on specific subjects. State date of completion only.
3.
State most recent and relevant work experience, either translation agencies or direct clients.
4.
State your two main last/current work referees.
5.
State relevant industry membership like IoL, ITI or any equivalent bodies or professional associations in your home country.
6.
Please tick (X) relevant categories, as many as you do. You also need to state whether you are nationally/internationally mobile.
7.
Number your specialist areas in order of priority, i.e., 1 for first main area, 2 for second one and so on.
8.
Please add any other relevant information which may not have been covered and you think is important to support your application.
I the undersigned declare, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this form to be true and accurate. I understand that provision of false information can lead to being disqualified as a freelance linguist for Pearl
Linguistics Ltd.
Date : ___/___/___ Signature : __________________________
Please note that unless you paste your scanned signature we do not accept typed
signatures. Please also attach your updated CV along with the application form.
Thank you very much for your interest in Pearl Linguistics Ltd. Your application will be treated in strictest confidence.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 020 7253 7700 or alternatively you can send an e-mail to interpreting@pearllinguistics.com

SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETERS
The terms and conditions set out in this document constitute a contract for interpreting services between Pearl Linguistics Ltd and the Interpreter upon being signed by the Interpreter and they govern each and every assignment undertaken by the Interpreter with a client. Please note that Pearl Linguistics is unable to use your interpreting services unless this agreement is signed
and posted/faxed/e-mailed to our office along with your Application Form.
The Role of the Interpreter
1.
The role of the Interpreter is to undertake interpreting assignments on behalf of Pearl Linguistics Ltd. His/her job is to bridge the linguistics gap between the two parties to the standard required and to the best of his/her ability. The Interpreter must interpret accurately, fluently and appropriately between both languages using the correct interpreting techniques.
2.
The Interpreter shall refuse to undertake work from Pearl Linguistics Ltd that he/she knows to be beyond his/her competence because of lack of specialised knowledge or linguistic skills.
3.
The Interpreter shall at all times promote the best interests and reputation of Pearl Linguistics Ltd to all third parties. The Interpreter shall not do anything which could in the opinion of Pearl Linguistics Ltd adversely prejudice the reputation and interests of Pearl Linguistics Ltd.
4.
The Interpreter is expected to maintain good working relations with clients and with staff at Pearl Linguistics Ltd.
5.
The Interpreter is under no obligation to accept a particular assignment.
6.
The Interpreter must not sub-contract any project assigned to him/her by Pearl Linguistics Ltd to any third party without Pearl’s knowledge and permission in writing.
Professional and Ethical Issues
7.
The Interpreter must respect confidentiality at all times and not seek to take advantage of any information disclosed during his/her work.

8.
The Interpreter must act in an impartial and professional manner.
9.
The Interpreter should not discriminate against parties, either directly or indirectly, on grounds of race, colour, ethnic origin, age, nationality, religion, gender, sexuality or disability (in accordance with Pearl’s Equal
Opportunities Policy).
10.
The Interpreter must be sensitive to requirements of Pearl’s clients, and be as flexible as possible in approach. In the event that a dispute arises between the Interpreter and a client, the Interpreter is expected to act in a professional and tactful manner before bringing it to our attention at the earliest possible opportunity.
Payments
11.
Pearl Linguistics Ltd shall pay the Interpreter fees calculated at a minimum hourly rate, these rates vary and will be notified at the commencement of each assignment. Travel time will be paid where applicable.
12.
Payment will be made by cheque against the Interpreter’s invoice at the end of the month following the month in which his/her invoice is dated.
Unless otherwise agreed prices are sterling. To ensure prompt payment, the Interpreter must return his/her invoices within 48 hours after completion of each assignment. Pearl reserves the right to hold the payment if this requirement is not met. Pearl Linguistics Ltd is not entitled to do any payment to the Interpreter without the signed time sheet of that particular job. The Interpreter is required to use the invoice template provided him/her by Pearl Linguistics Ltd. The invoice date should be the date on which the invoice is sent.
13.
Under the terms of this Service Agreement, the Interpreter is not an employee of Pearl Linguistics Ltd. He/she is considered as selfemployed and therefore liable to pay their own tax and national insurance contributions.
14.
The Interpreter is not entitled to payment from Pearl Linguistics Ltd or its clients for time not spent on an assignment whether in respect of holidays, illness or absence for any other reason.
Travel and Expenses
15.
Pearl Linguistics Ltd shall pay the Interpreter’s reasonable travel expenses. The Interpreter is expected to use public transport wherever

possible. We do not pay for taxis unless arrange with Pearl Linguistics beforehand.
16.
If incurring above average travel costs, Pearl Linguistics Ltd must be consulted for authorisation beforehand.
17.
If the Interpreter is utilising his/her own transport, Pearl Linguistics Ltd shall pay a rate of 30 pence per mile. Pearl Linguistics Ltd will not be liable for other expenses i.e. parking tickets, Congestion Charge, any other expense that may occur as a result of using private transport.
18.
Pearl Linguistics Ltd shall not be liable for sustenance expenses.
Delays and Cancellations
19.
Pearl Linguistics Ltd accepts no liability to the Interpreter for the cancellation of bookings by client, arising from the Interpreter’s late arrival regardless of contributing circumstances.
20.
Pearl Linguistics Ltd accepts no liability to the Interpreter for the cancellation of bookings by client if given more than 24 hours notice. If the cancellation is made earlier same day it is due to take place, we will pay you a minimum interpreting time of one hour. No travel time and expenses will be paid.
Restrictions
21.
The Interpreter agrees that for a period of 12 months following any introduction of the Interpreter by Pearl Linguistics Ltd to any other company, business or organisation or for a period of 12 months following the completion of any work arising from such an introduction not to undertake or accept any work for that company, business or organisation whether it be contract permanent or temporary without the prior agreement of Pearl Linguistics Ltd. Any breach of this clause may render the Interpreter liable for loss of revenue or other damages incurred by
Pearl Linguistics Ltd. The Interpreter shall also inform Pearl Linguistics
Ltd of any offer of employment made by such parties.
Terminations
22.
Pearl Linguistics Ltd shall be entitled to terminate this agreement with immediate effect if the Interpreter commits a material breach of the terms in this Service Agreement. In the event of terminations of this

Service Agreement, Pearl Linguistics Ltd shall only be liable to the
Interpreter in respect of any outstanding fees accrued in accordance with the terms of this Service Agreement up to the date of termination.
23.
It is hereby agreed between the parties that the Interpreter shall not be entitled to receive any payment from Pearl Linguistics Ltd by way of compensation for loss on termination of this agreement howsoever arising.
Date : ___/___/___
Name : __________________________
Signature : ________________________