By: Dr. Russ Shughart I was pleased to deliver a presentation on the American Translators Association (ATA) at the meeting of the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) on Friday, 6 December 2024. This was a significant event as it was the first in-person meeting of the ILR since March 2020. Since then, the ILR has convened only through social media platforms in response to … [Read more...]
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Government Gigs: An Insider’s View
By Valeria B. Delmar It has been my experience that many seasoned translators and interpreters rarely share their journey into the profession, especially when it comes to government-related roles. Their hesitation is understandable given the generally highly-confidential nature of the work involved, however, this lack of transparency leaves newcomers wondering how to break … [Read more...]