By Melissa Harkin Are you familiar with the expression “to work the room”? It means: To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation. To interact with one’s audience, take cues … [Read more...] about Working the Room
Translation & Interpreting
Best Tips to Help Pass Certification Exams
Certification exams have seen a notable increase in popularity as they open new career opportunities for exam takers. That is if they pass one. Passing the exam can be tricky. Not rarely do people fail at the first attempt. Aside from learning diligently, what can help you … [Read more...] about Best Tips to Help Pass Certification Exams
I’ve Just Received a 50,000-word Project! What Now? The Challenges Posed by Large-Volume Projects
By Jorge Davidson Originally published on LinkedIn in Portuguese on November 16, 2020 After talking to a fellow freelance translator who had just received information about a potential large project, I thought of trying to summarize the things we must keep in mind when sending … [Read more...] about I’ve Just Received a 50,000-word Project! What Now? The Challenges Posed by Large-Volume Projects
Happy 2020 International Translation Day!
Call for Pictures: International Translation Day
Let's celebrate ITD2020! As we gear up for International Translation Day 2020, and in the spirit of social distancing, we would like to receive pictures of PLD members working from home all over the world! On our special day, we will have a nice video posted to our YouTube … [Read more...] about Call for Pictures: International Translation Day