Photo by Shamblen Studios on Unsplash Welcome to Part II of our interview with Jessie. In Part I, Jessie shared how she first discovered interpreting, the training that shaped her career, and how she eventually joined ICANN.org as a staff interpreter. Now we turn to the craft of … [Read more...] about Two Decades in T&I: In Conversation with Jessie Doherty (Part II)
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Two Decades in T&I: In Conversation with Jessie Doherty (Part I)
Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash This year marks our CLD colleague Jessie Doherty’s 20th year in the profession. Yifeng’s editor-in-chief, Sijin Xian, recently sat down with Jessie to talk about her journey. From discovering interpreting through an intensive note-taking course … [Read more...] about Two Decades in T&I: In Conversation with Jessie Doherty (Part I)
In Conversation with Luyi Yang: Recipient of ATA Rising Star Award
Photo: Luyi receiving the ATA Rising Star Award at the 66th Annual Conference in Boston. At the 66th ATA Annual Conference in Boston, CLD’s very own Luyi Yang received the ATA Rising Star Award, which recognizes an early-career language professional for having already made an … [Read more...] about In Conversation with Luyi Yang: Recipient of ATA Rising Star Award
You’ll Be MIISed: Alumni Reflections During a Time of Change
Interviewed by Fang Sheng The imminent closure of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) has reverberated across the global language services community, leaving many stunned and disheartened. For decades, MIIS has been a cornerstone in training elite … [Read more...] about You’ll Be MIISed: Alumni Reflections During a Time of Change
“Staying Close to UN Themes Is Crucial”: Pei (Peggy) He’s Guide to Mastering the CELP
By Yuan Tian The United Nations Competitive Examinations for Language Positions (CELP), often considered a “killer” exam, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Today’s candidates must process and deliver significantly denser information as compared to a decade … [Read more...] about “Staying Close to UN Themes Is Crucial”: Pei (Peggy) He’s Guide to Mastering the CELP
