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Job Analysis Focus Group — Orlando, FL

ATA-certified translators will have an opportunity to participate in a unique job analysis focus group at this year's ATA Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. This free session, limited to ATA-certified translators, will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

What is Job Analysis?

Job analysis is a process to identify and determine in detail the particular tasks for a given job and the relative importance of these duties. 

About this Focus Group

The primary goal of this job analysis focus group is to define the job of a translator.  Participants will be asked to review and discuss current translator job descriptions gathered from a variety of sources.  The moderator, Dr. Claudia Angelellii, will lead feedback and brainstorming sessions throughout the meeting. 

This initiative is being conducted as part of a larger research project that is exploring accreditation of the ATA certification exam.

Participation in the job analysis focus group is free. Attendees will be limited to ATA-certified translators.

Why Participate?

ATA translators who participate in the focus group will find this a way of contributing their knowledge and expertise to a project that will enhance the ATA Certification Program and the translation profession.

Questions? Need More Information?

For additional information on this free focus group, please email Jonathan Mendoza, ATA Certification Program Specialist.