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Dress Code

If you’re working for Translationz, you are a skilled interpreter with advanced training, education and experience. How you present yourself to clients and patients is very important and certain attire could lead to unfair assumptions made about your professional abilities.

First impressions do matter!

We strive to elevate the language service industry where professionals are respected, revered and acknowledged. We don’t want something as trivial as clothing choices to ever undermine the valuable work interpreters provide to the community.

Recently, I have received a few photos and emails from colleagues and clients noting interpreters on assignment that, let’s say, could have chosen a more appropriate outfit for the day. It occurred to me that we have welcomed many new interpreters to the Translationz Team and they might not know the recommended dress code. So here I am to help make things a little but clearer for everyone!

“Being overdressed is always better than underdressed.” If you are the best-dressed person in the room there is no need to worry. In fact, this can be a positive!

Here is a list of the Do’s and Don’ts of Smart Interpreter Attire.

Translationz’ list of clothing to avoid:

  • Off-shoulder, backless, halter or crop tops
  • Hoodies
  • T-shirts
  • Shorts
  • Leggings or sweat pants
  • Jeans with cut outs, large designs or are low-rise
  • Open toe shoes (example: thongs)
  • Sports attire, exercise wear or tracksuits
  • Hats or caps (except for medical or religious reasons)
  • Budgie smugglers (Thankfully, we are yet to have a complaint about this, but I thought I’d include it just to be sure!)

Here is Translationz’ list of recommended Interpreter clothing:

  • Translationz ID badge
  • Suits and Pantsuits
  • Skirts and Dresses (appropriate lengths)
  • Blouses and Collared Shirts
  • Blazers and Vests
  • Pants and Khakis
  • Shoes such as low heels, flats or professional soft soled shoes in good condition
  • Clothing must always be clean, ironed, and free of rips and tears.

Here’s a saying I like:

“You should dress the way you want to be addressed.”

I hope you have found this helpful and a message delivered with good intentions. :)