Pre-Operational Survey The next phase in the development of Interpreters' Group depends upon you, the interpreter. We need to know who you are, and your personal goals. Please complete the appropriate survey. We will contact you at a later time, when we hope to enroll you as a Favored Member . Note: To be considered a Certified interpreter means that you have passed an examination for competence given by an independent organization. SURVEY A:  For Working Interpreters ONLY (do not complete Survey B) 1. Education Level High School College Post Graduate 2. Language Pairs to/from Certified? to/from Certified? 3. How long have you worked as an interpreter? Less Than 2 Years More than 2 years More than 10 years 4. Do you get more than one half of your income from interpreting? Yes No   5.  How do you get your clients? Salaried Employee Agency Professional Associations (eg. ATA, NAJIT, etc.) Newspapers and/or Magazines Websites for interpreter jobs School placement office Personal recommendation Other ( specify) 6. Who are your clients? Government Agency HMOs Hospitals Entertainment Industry Private Companies Schools News Organizations Other ( specify) 7. Gross annual income (from interpreting only) less than 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 25,000.00 25,000.00 - 50,000.00 8. Do you add travel expenses on top of your fees? Yes No   9. Do you have Errors and Omissions or malpractice insurance? Yes No   Survey B: Complete only if you have NOT worked as an interpreter. 1. Education Level Some High School High School Degree College Degree Post Graduate Degree 2. I have taken one or more language courses. Yes No   I am now studying to be an interpreter at: 3. Have you ever served as an interpreter without pay? Yes No   4. What language pair are you most skilled in? to/from               5. Are you a member of an association of language interpreters? Yes No   6. What is your current occupation? FOR ALL RESPONDENTS: If Interpreter's Group were to offer the following: Access to the best paying clients; Fast and easy fee collection; Lowest fees for referrals, and none if referral is not used; Unprecedented benefits for membership; Prestige that leads to financial success. Would you enroll in this Agency? Yes No Not Sure Complete All Areas First Name: Last Name: Address: Age: Sex: Male Female   Phone: Email: These responses will help us enormously when IG opens for membership. Until then, please contact us at www.interpretersgroup.com with comments, suggestions or information that will be of interest.