By Sijin Xian Photo by The Climate Reality Project on Unsplash A few weeks ago, my inbox buzzed with excitement as an email from my Spanish language colleague, Ale Duran, popped up. She extended an invitation to join her for a live chat on subtitling later this month on her … [Read more...] about Why You Should Present at Professional Conferences
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Navigating New Horizons: Reflections on ATA64 as a First-Time Attendee
By Luyi Yang Photo: ATA Chinese Language Division Dinner at ATA64 October spells excitement for language professionals based in North America, as the American Translators Association Annual Conference usually takes place around this time. In late October 2023, I flew to … [Read more...] about Navigating New Horizons: Reflections on ATA64 as a First-Time Attendee
TIP of Our Time: A Chronicle of the Toronto Interpreters Practice
By Fang Sheng Photo provided by Toronto Interpreters Practice (TIP) Working as an interpreter can be isolating. In this article, I explore how the Toronto Interpreters Practice, founded by a group of interpreting professionals in 2017, provides a valuable solution to the … [Read more...] about TIP of Our Time: A Chronicle of the Toronto Interpreters Practice
How to Launch Your Career in the Language Industry: A Guide for Aspiring Language Professionals
By Chuiqing Kong Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash Anyone who has worked as a translator or interpreter will tell you that it is not just a job, but a career filled with excitement and satisfaction. By fostering communication and bringing people closer together, language … [Read more...] about How to Launch Your Career in the Language Industry: A Guide for Aspiring Language Professionals
The ATA Annual Conference as an Investment: How to Maximize Your ROI
By Liming Pals Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash As an entrepreneur in the language service industry, you might find yourself grappling with the decision of whether to attend the ATA Annual Conference. We all know it is a considerable investment for a freelancer or a … [Read more...] about The ATA Annual Conference as an Investment: How to Maximize Your ROI