Guide to Starting Out as an Interpreter
Interpreting is an endeavor that bridges people and cultures. It’s a very rewarding profession that allows you to connect people through the spoken word.…
Take Advantage of Early Registration Rates for ATA66 by August 12
Register today for ATA’s 66th Annual Conference, October 22–25, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts! Find 3-day, 2-day, and 1-day registration rates and save the most…
Registration for ATA66 Is Now Open!
Register today for ATA’s 66th Annual Conference, October 22–25, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts! Find 3-day, 2-day, and 1-day registration rates and save the most…
Post-Reduction in Force: The World Is Moving On— I’m Still in Limbo
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Elevate Your Client Outreach with ATA’s Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services!
Translators and interpreters help power the global economy, working with businesses, governments, nonprofits, and individuals. ATA’s guides to buying translation and interpreting services are resources created to help clients identify, select, and work with language professionals. Members can share these guides with existing and potential clients and others to educate them about the T&I professions.
E110: ATA’s New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services
Learn how these invaluable reference tools can help clients and language services providers alike understand which factors to consider in order to create a successful partnership.
Vetting Potential Clients
Even the best of us have been tempted by a scam. Technology has given scammers an unprecedented level of sophistication and access, making it easier than ever to be fooled. Here are some tips for fellow translators, interpreters, and language professionals to help them vet potential clients and avoid being scammed or left with unpaid invoices.
Embracing the Part-Time Paradigm: Empowering Part-Time Professionals to Adopt the Small-Business-Owner Mentality
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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…
Mentoring the Future: Training Court Interpreters
The demand for court interpreters exceeds the supply of qualified interpreters. Staff interpreters can provide effective training with readily available resources. This improves language access and the working environment for interpreters.
From the President: Is the Iron Triangle Broken? Thoughts about Quality, Speed, Price, and Automation
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Letter to the Editor: I got out just in time.
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