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Tips for Navigating Your First ATA Conference

 

Presenter:   Jill R. Sommer
Date:    September 13, 2011
Time:   12 noon Eastern Time
Duration:   60 minutes
CE Point(s):    none
Handout:    Preparing for the ATA Annual Conference
Q&A Follow-Up:    Musings from an Overworked Translator

What do I do with my résumé and business cards? Why do I want to sit at the back of the room? How do I network when I don't know anyone? Where do I begin?

Attending the ATA Annual Conference can be overwhelming for first-time attendees. Take steps now to find out how to get ready for this fast-paced meeting. In a free 60-minute webinar, veteran conference-goer Jill Sommer will walk you through each day's events, fill you in on how to plan your time, and teach you some tried-and-true methods for making the most of the Conference.


Attendees will learn:


About the Presenter

Jill R. Sommer attended her first conference proudly wearing a First-Time Attendee ribbon and a Chapter president ribbon. She has been attending and presenting at ATA conferences since 2002. She has benefited greatly from attending ATA conferences and enjoys passing her knowledge and tips onto other first-time attendees. Her greatest satisfaction comes in seeing a first-time attendee the next year.

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