My wife and I have heard some diabolical nicknames when referring to certain agencies. Some people I talk to would agree, while others defend them. I personally tend to view both sides and fall in a different place. Evil Enemy Perspective
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This year, the CATI conference occurred on 3/14/15, Pi day. This summit is so important to me, I actually missed a Greenville, South Carolina event, Pieapalooza. Every year on pi day, a group of colleagues attend this event bearing their best attempt at a delicious pie. We all eat each other’s pies and choose our
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We often hear about the importance of networking to grow a business. It is said that relationships are important because people typically work with people they like and trust. All of that is true. However, even if one might be active in networking in person or via social media, there is no guarantee that those
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Since being elected to the board of the Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters, I have been diligently working to accomplish the lofty goals contained in my candidate statement. It was my pleasure to locate two new exhibitors for our annual conference this past April in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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What does the word profession mean? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary lists the following definitions: a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill; a calling requiring specialized expertise and often long and intensive academic preparation. Can interpretation and translation claim to be professions? What say you? Can a regular bilingual person skillfully interpret a week-long trial?
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The other day, I had the privilege of attending a Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters (CATI) social event in Charlotte, North Carolina. I was enjoying a delicious slice of pizza and chatting with my fellow interpreters and translators. While we all shared experiences, one of my colleagues, Anna Gallant Carter of Gallant Language Consulting,
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There is nothing more beautiful to an interpreter than a smooth-running assignment. Often issues arise and complicate matters, and usually they can easily be resolved. This article is intended to address some common, frustrating problems for users of interpreting services and interpreters, and their easy solutions. 1. Whispering and Mumbling
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I once heard an interpreter declare that associations are for fancy car types. Ouch, I didn’t think my Ford was fancy. However, with full disclosure that 95% of the below is on CATI‘s website, here are the top ten reasons to become a member. 1. Provider Database: CATI will list you on its website directory.
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Over the last several years, there have been a noteworthy number of interpreters and translators seeking certification in South Carolina. Speaking to interpretation for a moment, I hear occasional complaints from frustrated certified healthcare interpreters that have expended considerable cost and time dedicated to improving their skill (continuing education). After all their effort to reach
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Have you seen the Crest commercial, “if you’re not whitening, you’re yellowing?” In my opinion, if ever there was a motivating catch phrase, this would be it. No one wants to be found dead or alive with yellow teeth. What does this mean for language professionals and their clients? You may find it difficult to
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Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
