Writing Your Public Profile
In professional associations, you can often publish a public profile. Clients use this profile to decide who to work with. It should be brief,…
Announcing The ATA Savvy Linguist
We have published the ATA Savvy Newcomer since 2013 and ATA Next Level since 2021. Each blog has made unique and helpful contributions to…
Grief: Staying alive and kicking when people are dying around you
… in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes Ben Franklin, in a letter written in 1789 How…
Unlock Your Potential: Join the ATA Mentoring Program
I admit to feeling a bit queasy the first time Hannah and I met. Not because of Hannah – she’s friendly, approachable, and altogether…
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…
A (Former) Boston Local’s List of Things to Check Out Around ATA66
This post is a reblog, originally published on Olivia Caputo’s blog. It has been republished with permission from the author. I’m looking forward to…
ATA66 Conference Preview: Business Practices Education at ATA66
From the Next Level team: This is the first of two articles to help our colleagues attending the ATA 66th Annual Conference in Boston,…
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…
Retirement Planning for Freelancers
This was the topic of a Deep Dive Networking session hosted in June 2025 by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee. The participants were given…
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…
Translator Profile: Lucy Gunderson, CT
Many of you may know Russian-into-English translator Lucy Gunderson from her leadership with the ATA Divisions Committee and the Slavic Languages Division. I had…
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…