Why Be a Buddy?
By Helen Eby At my first ATA conference, back in Denver, I felt overwhelmed by the newness of it all. My roommate, however, acted…
Read MoreDear Newbie,
By Jamie Hartz We’ve been in your shoes. In fact, I’m personally still in your shoes. Last year was my first time at the…
Read MoreHow to Market Yourself at the ATA Conference
By Kevin Hendzel Reblogged from Word PrismsÌýwith permission from the author I’ve hired thousands of translators and interpreters for over 20 years, many from…
Read MoreComputing for the Newbie
ByÌýJost Zetzsche First of all, technology does no good if there are no skills to use it with. No, I’m not talking about great…
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2013 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: MarÃa Elena Gaborov
A photo taken during a presentation at the University of North Carolina (UNC) won the 2013 ATA School Outreach Contest. MarÃa Elena Gaborov said…
Read MoreWhy the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú?
By Daniela Guanipa When I first joined ATA back in 2003, I knew it was the organization to join if I wanted to be…
Read MoreHelen’s adventures in translation – Chapter 1
By Helen Eby I started translating when I was 15, when I helped my mother with an IATA (International Air Transportation Association) contract. We…
Read MoreAdvice for a new translator on job hunting
By Jill Sommer Reblogged from Musings from an overworked translatorÌýwith permission from the author I received an interesting comment from Martha, a new translator.…
Read MoreTen Tips for Translators
ByÌýHolly Mikkelson Whether you’ve had formal training as a translator or not, you may find these tips helpful for making your initial ventures into…
Read MoreFrom ATA’s Divisions: The Spanish Division
By Francesca Samuel ATA Spanish Division Administrator When I was asked to write an article for the newest ATA blog, I felt excited and…
Read MoreThe story behind the blog
This blog was born on a brainstormy day, drawing on suggestions from the ATA Newcomers listserv and the recently created Student Involvement Committee. But…
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2012 ATA School Outreach Contest Winner: Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer
Birgit Vosseler-Brehmer, winner of ATA’s 2012 School Outreach Contest, recalls that the idea of speaking to an 11th-grade English class at the Kurfürst-Salentin Gymnasium…
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