Are You Using LinkedIn to Get High-Paying Clients?

By The Savvy Newcomer | January 9, 2018

If you are spending all or most of your social media time on Facebook, you are missing out on the chance to meet and…

The Savvy Newcomer Year in Review – 2017

By The Savvy Newcomer | January 2, 2018

The year 2017 has been another great one for The Savvy Newcomer, and we are glad you have been a part of it. We…

Unraveling Translation Service Contracts

By The Savvy Newcomer | December 26, 2017

By Paula Arturo Reblogged from The ATA Chronicle with permission (incl. the images) Let’s examine what translation is to the law, what type of contracts translators…

So You Want to be a Freelance Translator or Interpreter: Services and Specialization

By The Savvy Newcomer | December 19, 2017

What services should I offer? Many translators provide more than just translation services. Since many are self-employed, it can be helpful to offer related…

Linguist in the Spotlight: An Interview with Maryam Abdi

By The Savvy Newcomer | December 12, 2017

In this second installment of our “Linguist in the Spotlight” interview series, Maryam Abdi, Somali-English translator and interpreter specializing in law, reminisces about how…

Using SlideShare to Embed PowerPoints in a Website

By The Savvy Newcomer | December 5, 2017

SlideShare is a slide hosting service owned by LinkedIn that allows users to upload presentations, either privately or publicly, to a website. This tool…

Advice for Beginners: Specialization

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 28, 2017

By Judy Jenner Post reblogged from Translation Times blog with permission by the author, incl. the image Many beginning interpreters oftentimes ask us about specialization and…

Local Conferences: The Block Parties of the Language Industry

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 21, 2017

Are you a member of your local translators and interpreters association? Have you ever attended a local conference? There is no question that a…

So You Want to be a Freelance Translator or Interpreter: Starting from Scratch

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 14, 2017

Starting your freelance translation business from scratch can be a daunting task. Below are a few of the most fundamental questions to ask yourself…

Linguist in the Spotlight: An Interview with Rosario Charo Welle

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 7, 2017

There is much to be learned from our colleagues, but it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with the “pros.” For that…

Book Review: Deconstructing Traditional Notions in Translation Studies

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 31, 2017

Reblogged from the ATA’s Spanish Language Division blog with permission by the author, incl. the image In order to set the context of what…

Buddies Welcome Newbies at ATA58

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 24, 2017

This year, Buddies Welcome Newbies celebrates its fifth anniversary, and as part of the celebrations, the team is introducing a few new surprises! After…