The Savvy Newcomer
Find resources written by working translators and interpreters who have been where you are right now.
The Hallmarks of a Good Translator
This post originally appeared on The minimalist translator blog and it is republished with permission. What makes a really good translator? Maybe you’ve always wondered what a translator actually does and has to be good at. Maybe you are looking for a good translator. Or maybe you are a translator and perhaps, as you’re reading this…
Read MoreNew ATA e-book for Translation Newbies: Your Go-to Guide for Starting Out
So, you’re interested in starting a career in translation… chances are you have a lot of questions! You might be wondering whether you need a website or blog, how to find potential clients and market your services, what kind of hardware and software you’ll use, and how to approach your business structure and finances. These…
Read MoreGetting Started: 10 Tips
This post originally appeared on Translation Times and it is republished with permission. We oftentimes get questions about how to get started in the profession, and that’s a long answer. Actually, part of this blog is dedicated to answering precisely that question, and we have a long list of articles that we’ve marked for beginners.…
Read MoreGuide to Starting Out as a Translator
Translation is one of the fastest-growing careers. ATA offers this e-book to help set you up for success in this dynamic and exciting field.
The intention of this e-book is not to teach you how to translate, but to help you build a strong launchpad for your new career.
Inside Specialization
Featured episodes of The ATA Podcast tackle the "what, why, and how" of a specialty that might be just what you're looking for.
Discover what jobs are available in the sustainability and waste management market in Episode 65 of The ATA Podcast.
Listen NowHere’s your chance to find out what it’s really like to work as a conference interpreter in Episode 63 of The ATA Podcast.
Listen NowIn this episode, find out what it’s like to work as a highly specialized technical translator in a hard science.
Listen NowIn this episode, find out about the field of educational interpreting and translation, and the satisfaction that comes from making a difference in people’s lives.
Listen NowIn this episode, find out what it’s like to translate in the international development market.
Listen NowWelcome to Inside Specialization, an all-new feature of The ATA Podcast that will tackle the what, why, and how of different specializations. In this first episode, find out what it’s like to be a court interpreter.
Listen NowFeatured Webinars
ATA's Webinar Series provides affordable and effective online education for starting your career.
Beginner Tips and Tricks for Trados Studio
Learn how to maximize the basic functionality of Trados Studio and boost your efficiency! Trados Studio is the most powerful and popular CAT (computer-assisted…
Read MoreCreating and Optimizing a Website for Your Freelance Business
Building your own website is not as hard as it looks! When it comes to attracting serious clients online, it’s hard to beat a…
Read MoreEntering the Changing Interpreting Market
Whether you are just graduating from an interpreting program or have been in the market for a while, this webinar is for you! The…
Read MoreFeatured Articles
The ATA Chronicle offers current and relevant articles for starting your career.
Translator Exercise Routines?
We’re all different, but we all need to get this whole fitness thing done somehow. So, as busy professionals, how do we stay healthy and manage our stress? It’s all about personality and what motivates us as individuals.
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How to Build a Translator/Interpreter Résumé That Sells
How do you know whether your résumé measures up against others who work in the same language pair(s) or specialization(s)? Here are nine tips on how to sell your services effectively through your résumé so that you can stand out to those who are on the receiving end.
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How to Nail the "About" Page of Your Website
The “About” page of your business website is arguably the most important page to get right. Why? This section allows potential clients to get to know you and get a sense of what you’ll be like to work with.
Read MoreMore resources to help you start your career
Annual Conference
Build partnerships, promote yourself and your services, and get involved by attending events that offer specialized networking opportunities.
Divisions
Connect with members that share your unique interests and challenges. ATA’s specialty- and language-specific divisions offer essential resources to stay on top of emerging trends and industry news.
Get Involved
Volunteering with ATA helps you build a community and contribute to the advancement of the profession as a whole. ATA offers many ways to get involved, get connected, and give back.
Mentoring Program
Advice, encouragement, lessons learned, career guidance—the benefits of being a mentee can be critical to the success of your career.
Local Resources
ATA Chapters and Affiliates serve translators and interpreters at the local level by providing events, workshops, and support in your community.
How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator
This guide for setting up shop offers lessons learned, from finding clients to setting rates.