--- title: How do I choose the right interpreter for my booking? description: Learn how to choose the right interpreter for your booking with these tips. Ensure a smooth experience by considering comfort, location, booking type, and interpreter profiles. image: https://www.pahapp.com/hubfs/247A4765.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.pahapp.com/customer-knowledge-base/choosing-the-right-interpreter#main-content) [![PAH! Logo](https://www.pahapp.com/hubfs/PahLogo_Primary_v1.svg "PAH! Logo")](https://www.pahapp.com) - [Home](https://www.pahapp.com) - [About Us](https://www.pahapp.com/about) - [How PAH! works](https://www.pahapp.com/customers) - [For Interpreters](https://www.pahapp.com/interpreters) - [Resources](https://www.pahapp.com/resources) - [DOWNLOAD THE APP](https://www.pahapp.com/download) # How do I choose the right interpreter for my booking? by [The PAH! Team](https://www.pahapp.com/customer-knowledge-base/author/pahteam) on May 14, 2025 [Interpreter](https://www.pahapp.com/customer-knowledge-base/tag/interpreter) [Profile](https://www.pahapp.com/customer-knowledge-base/tag/profile) [Customer](https://www.pahapp.com/customer-knowledge-base/tag/customer) [Booking](https://www.pahapp.com/customer-knowledge-base/tag/booking) Choosing the right interpreter can make a big difference to your booking experience. That's why we love that the PAH! app gives you total control over your booking... you get to choose who you work with. We've put together some tips to help you feel confident in your choice. 👇 --- #### ✅ Pick someone you’re comfortable with Have a favourite interpreter you’ve worked with before? Great! You can search their name and book them again. You can also *favourite* interpreters by adding them to a [**pod**](https://www.pahapp.com/customer-knowledge-base/what-are-pods) (e.g. Medical Pod, Work Pod). That way, you can quickly send bookings to your top picks. --- #### 📍 Consider location If it’s a face-to-face job, we recommend choosing someone local to the booking address. You’ll likely have more luck getting a yes, and it may help avoid delays or travel-related issues. For VRI (Video Remote Interpreting), it doesn’t matter where the interpreter lives, so you can choose based on other preferences. --- #### 🧠 Think about the type of booking [\[Auslan Vid\]](https://www.pahapp.com/hubfs/Onboarding%20Content/F2F%20or%20VRI%20Captioned.mp4) Different bookings need different strengths. If it’s a specialist appointment, maybe look for someone with experience in the medical setting. For a workshop or panel, maybe you want someone who is confident interpreting in front of lots of people. You get to decide who’s the right fit.  There’s no one-size-fits-all, and that’s a good thing. --- #### 🎥 Check their profile Each interpreter’s profile should include: - A photo - A short written bio - A signed video introduction These give you a great idea of their personality, background, and experience. Feel free to browse a few before you make your choice. --- #### 🧠 Help your interpreter help you Sometimes interpreting doesn’t go quite right - not because the interpreter wasn’t skilled, but because they didn’t know what *you* needed. You know yourself best. So let them know upfront: - What the booking is about - If there’s anything sensitive to be aware of - What you want from them (e.g. fast-paced interpreting, pausing for questions, etc.) This helps the interpreter make an informed decision about whether they’re the right fit, and helps set the booking up for success. --- #### 🔁 Your booking = your choice [\[Auslan Vid\]](https://www.pahapp.com/hubfs/Onboarding%20Content/Youre%20In%20Control%20Captioned.mp4) Not every match is perfect - and that’s okay. If an interpreter didn’t suit your style or you didn’t feel fully comfortable, you don’t need to book them again. The PAH! app gives you the freedom to try someone new each time, or to stick with your favourites... It’s totally up to you. You’re in control of your experience. --- **Need more help?** If you're still unsure, we'd love to help!  How? 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