by Rita N. Weil Dress appropriately as a professional. Wear comfortable shoes, no sneakers Always have water with you. Some assignments can be unexpectedly long. Bring a snack with you such as nuts, string cheese, and fruit. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Leave lots of travel time especially during rush hour, and when you are going to a site for the first … [Read more...]
RFP: Test Proctors for the Dept of Social and Health Services (DSHS) – Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS)
The Language Testing and Certification (LTC) of the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals to proctor interpreter and translator written and oral tests, safeguarding the quality of services to its limited English Proficient clients. The Request For Proposals (RFP) is now posted on the … [Read more...]
Review of the ALC 2015 Industry Survey©
By Helen Eby Founded in 2002, the Association of Language Companies (ALC)[i] is a US-based trade association representing businesses that provide translation, interpretation, localization, and other language services. Its goal is to deliver timely information to its members to generate more sales, increase profits, and raise awareness of the language industry. The ALC 2015 … [Read more...]
ATA Annual Conference: Join Us for ATA57
Plan now to attend in San Francisco, California, November 2-5, 2016, along with 1,800 attendees from more than 60 countries. Whatever your role in the translation and interpreting industry, ATA57 is the place where dedicated professionals come together to expand their knowledge and their network. ATA57 Preliminary Website is Out. Check it … [Read more...]
NAJIT Annual Conference 2016 Update
The National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) will hold its 37th Annual Conference on May 13-15 in San Antonio, Texas. **Please visit the NAJIT website (www.najit.org) to learn more about the conference.** … [Read more...]