Jan 23rd, 2018 | Continuing Ed., Reference, Translation, Worthy of a Visit | No Comments
by Monique Longton
If you are considering starting – or have just started – a career in the translation industry, this article may be for you.
Here’s a challenge: if you had to choose a picture to describe the actual process taking place inside your brain when you translate, what would you pick? Personally, I would go for two pictures of one bridge: the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
The old London Bridge spanning the River Thames in England
The London Bridge today, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Jan 4th, 2018 | Business, Business Tools, Worthy of a Visit | No Comments
Language is the only barrier to communication in many situations world-wide. However, it is the job of linguists to bridge this gap. In a sense, translators and interpreters can unite the world! What a powerful profession!
Their importance is exactly why it is imperative that professional interpreters and translators let their name — and their skills — be known. Whereas translators and interpreters can work in government offices, courthouses, and other locations, many translators work from home, in call centers, or within various large firms found in global arenas. In many of these positions (and others), these persons are found behind a computer.
The work-life of translators often offers no assistance for booking new projects. After all, being stuck behind a computer means that personal interaction with new people is a rare occurrence. Perhaps that is why so many are turning to social media or personal online websites. Perfecting an online presence can be brutal, but it is necessary for today’s market. And there is no exception for the professional translator and interpreter alike.
So, if you are a translator or an interpreter and you are looking to get your name known in the industry and grow your business, what is the first thing you need?
That’s right—a good headshot! → continue reading
Nov 14th, 2017 | Announcements, NCTA Info, Worthy of a Visit | No Comments
NCTA members can now enjoy the latest edition of the Translorial in print and downloadable PDF versions, covering a variety of topics.
If you are not an NCTA member, you can join here.
Table of contents of the Translorial Fall 2017 edition, Vol. 39, No. 2: → continue reading
May 1st, 2017 | Announcements, Book Review, Education, Interpretation, Literary Translation, Movie Review, NCTA Events, NCTA Meetings, Scams, Worthy of a Visit | No Comments
NCTA members can download the Spring 2017 edition of the Translorial in print and downloadable PDF versions, covering a variety of topics.
If you are not an NCTA member, you can join here.
Table of contents of the Translorial Spring 2017 edition, Vol. 39, No. 1: → continue reading
Nov 1st, 2016 | Education, Interpretation, Medical Interpretation, Medical Translation, NCTA Events, NCTA Meetings, Scams, Worthy of a Visit | No Comments
NCTA members can download the Fall 2016 edition of the Translorial in print and downloadable PDF versions, covering a variety of topics.
If you are not an NCTA member, you can join here.
Table of contents of the Translorial Fall 2016 edition, Vol. 38, No. 2: → continue reading
May 1st, 2016 | Business Tools, Getting Started, Interpretation, Machine Translation, NCTA Events, NCTA Meetings, Worthy of a Visit | No Comments
NCTA members can download the Spring 2016 edition of the Translorial in print and downloadable PDF versions, covering a variety of topics.
If you are not an NCTA member, you can join here.
Table of contents of the Translorial Spring 2016 edition, Vol. 38, No. 1: → continue reading
