A Big Thanks to Our Volunteers!
ATA wishes to thank all the volunteers from chapters, affiliates, and other groups for their participation during the Annual Conference in New Orleans. The…
Read MoreThank You Sponsors and Exhibitors
ATA wishes to thank all of our sponsors and exhibitors for helping to make this conference such a success! Sponsors Platinum SDL PLC www.sdltrados.com…
Read MoreCertification Activities at ATA59
ATA’s Annual Conference is always a time for translators to reconnect, regroup, and refocus. This is especially true for those involved in ATA’s Certification…
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Dealing with Terminology Drift
Terminology drift is not solely a concern for scientific and technical translation. Terminology drift is relevant to any field with an established vocabulary that needs to be followed with consistency.
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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.
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Future Interpreting Professionals Conduct Action Research in Their Communities
While a desire to become a well-trained interpreting professional was a common denominator for most of the author’s interpreting students, she realized that unequal social realities for bilingual minority students presented real obstacles to academic success. As an alternative to sleepless nights, she set out to find solutions.
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Profile of ATA 2017–2018 School Outreach Contest Winner: Jessica Sanchez
When Jessica Sanchez was invited to speak during Career Day at Harrison Elementary School, she decided to surprise students by handing out headsets and giving them a live demonstration of what an interpreter’s work is all about!
Read MoreSummary of ATA's 2018–2019 Budget
A budget is the monetary reflection of an organization’s values. By setting goals and expectations for revenue and expenses, the organization creates a tangible…
Read MoreTurning the Page into 2019
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of what we’ve achieved—both within ATA and within our own jobs and businesses—and…
Read MoreAdvocacy and Local Legislation: See Something, Say Something
In recent months, a few state legislatures have taken steps that could affect voluntary certification programs such as ATA’s. These are certification programs that…
Read MoreATA at the United Nations Photo Exhibit "Interpreters on Mission: Contributing to Peace"
On September 26, 2018, at the invitation of Red T, a nonprofit advocacy organization, I was honored to represent ATA and the National Association…
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