The Savvy Newcomer
Find resources written by working translators and interpreters who have been where you are right now.
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 reason,…
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A Short Guide to Gender Inclusiveness in Italian Translations
This post was originally published at Mirta Boschetti Traduzioni. It is reposted with permission. Do you wish for your Italian translations to be up-to-date and without…
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FAQs: Questions I Frequently Ask Clients
This post was originally published at TAGS-Language Solutions. It is reposted with permission. Frequently Asked Questions on a website are a great way of addressing…
Read MoreGet ready for the event made for you!
Attend educational sessions, job recruitment events, and networking opportunities, all designed specifically for professional translators and interpreters.
Guide 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.
Listen to this episode of Inside Specialization for insights about language postgraduate education and specializing in audiovisual translation!
Listen NowJoin podcast host María Baker and guest Danielle Maxson as they take a look inside the specialization of medical translation.
Listen NowHear about the role passion plays in the decision to become a legal translator and learn the key to becoming one of the best.
Listen NowIt’s the knowledge beyond the words on the page that will take you places in the specialization of International Trade Translation.
Listen NowGet the insight and advice you need to specialize in audiovisual translation.
Listen NowFeatured Webinars
ATA's Webinar Series provides affordable and effective online education for starting your career.
Pricing for a Profit Playbook
Get a step-by-step pricing and negotiation strategy to show you how to generate leads, sales, and hard cash in the bank. Are you uncertain…
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Finding Your First Translation and Interpreting Clients
You know you can do this job, but how do you get experience when no one wants to hire you without it. Finding your…
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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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The ATA Chronicle offers current and relevant articles for starting your career.
From the President-Elect: The Final Countdown!
From the President-Elect Veronika Demichelis veronika@veronikademichelis.com The countdown is on for ATA63! In a few short weeks (or days, depending on when you’re reading this),…
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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.
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.