Embracing the Future: Why New Translators and Interpreters Should See AI as an Ally, Not a Threat
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, many translators and interpreters are asking themselves: Is there still a place for me? The answer…
Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into…
Professional Etiquette to Lower Your Stress and Improve Work-Life Balance
What people are looking for in a career is undergoing a massive shift in our culture. Younger professionals tend to prioritize mental health and…
Embracing the Part-Time Paradigm: Empowering Part-Time Professionals to Adopt the Small-Business-Owner Mentality
Many language professionals start out doing their work “on the side” of whatever else they are doing in life. When people find out you…
Cultivating Connection: 8 Tips for Interpreters and Translators to Tackle Loneliness
This post was originally published on KGH Interpretation. It is reposted with permission. In 2022 I facilitated a session of the Language Access Café at…
Keep Track of Your Translation Time
Hot Tip for Translation Students Coming from an ex-student now freelance translator, who’s facepalming because she didn’t start this habit while doing university assignments.…
Savvy Diversification Series – Advice I Wish I Had Followed on How to Become a Medical Translator
The Savvy Newcomer team has been taking stock of the past year and finding that one key priority for many freelance translators and interpreters…
A Translator’s Value(s) in a Shifting Market
It has to be admitted that the translation marketplace in 2023 is a strange thing to experience. I sometimes imagine that it’s getting stranger…
The Best Google Search Tips for Translators
All translators know that research is one of the key parts of the translation process, but not everyone knows that there are some simple…
Conference Countdown: Your Guide to Preparing for Success at ATA64
Less than two weeks remain until ATA’s 64th Annual Conference (ATA64) in Miami! Attending the ATA conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect with…
What I’ve Learned in 8 Years of Blogging
This post was originally published on That Interpreter Blog. It is reposted with permission. When I started this blog in 2012, I was thinking…
Linguist in the Spotlight – John Milan
There is much to be learned from our colleagues, but it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with the “pros.” For that…