These people are usually from one or two groups. The first group are current or former translators who are thinking about becoming interpreters as another career field. The second group are those maybe just out of school or just starting in their careers and have decided to become interpreters.
Well, if you are in one of these groups and are interested in becoming an interpreter, don't fret. It can be a lot of work to get the interpreting job you want but here are some things to keep in mind when becoming an interpreter.