The Savvy Newcomer
Find resources written by working translators and interpreters who have been where you are right now.
Savvy Diversification Series – Diversification into Machine Translation
The Savvy Newcomer team has been taking stock of the past year and finding that one key priority for many freelance translators and interpreters has been diversification. Offering multiple services in different sectors or to different clients can help steady us when storms come. Diversification can help us hedge against hard times. With this in…
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Buddies Welcome Newbies: A Conference Event You Don’t Want to Miss
The hybrid format of this year’s Annual Conference brings with it new opportunities and challenges alike, for all attendees. Are you ready for the ins and outs of next week’s events, whether you are attending in person or virtually? Here are The Savvy Newcomer’s top ten tips for a successful hybrid conference: Attend Buddies Welcome…
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How to Land Your First Gig as a Freelance Translator
Landing your first gig as a freelance translator is easier when you understand yourself, your skills, and your strengths. Once you do, it’s all about conveying them effectively to potential clients through different avenues like social media, marketplaces, and agencies.
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.
Learn about the skills, training, and commitment needed to work in the very personally rewarding field of medical interpreting.
Listen NowDon’t miss an insider’s view of the truly unique specialty of Diplomatic Translation in Episode 67 of The ATA Podcast.
Listen NowDiscover 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 NowFeatured Webinars
ATA's Webinar Series provides affordable and effective online education for starting your career.
Getting Started with memoQ
Learn how to get started with memoQ translator pro! Knowing how to use your translation environment tool efficiently will help you boost your productivity…
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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 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.