Helen Eby has tips for how to stand out and attract clients with sharp, professional online profiles: www.atanet.org/business-str...
Writing Your Public Profile - American Translators Association (ATA)
In professional associations, you can often publish a public profile. Clients use this profile to decide who to work with. It should be brief, but it has to tell your…
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ATA blog news! The two blogs The Savvy Newcomer and Next Level have been merged together. Learn more here: www.atanet.org/business-str...
Announcing The ATA Savvy Linguist - American Translators Association (ATA)
We have published the ATA Savvy Newcomer since 2013 and ATA Next Level since 2021. Each blog has made unique and helpful contributions to our members. Savvy Newcomer was founded…
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Three days left until the next Virtual Brainstorm Networking event – don't forget to sign up! atanet.org/event/virtua...
Virtual Brainstorm Networking - American Translators Association (ATA)
Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters. Free and for ATA Members only!
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee@atabizpractices.bsky.social · 4mo agoFree ATA member event: the next Virtual Brainstorm Networking is on Thu, May 14 at 8–9 pm EDT. These online sessions are lively and full of discussion about challenges we face as businesspeople – and they're a great way to network with your colleagues! Sign up here: www.atanet.org/event/virtua...
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee@atabizpractices.bsky.social · 4mo agoFree ATA member event: the next Virtual Brainstorm Networking is on Thu, May 14 at 8–9 pm EDT. These online sessions are lively and full of discussion about challenges we face as businesspeople – and they're a great way to network with your colleagues! Sign up here: www.atanet.org/event/virtua...
Free ATA member event: the next Virtual Brainstorm Networking is on Thu, May 14 at 8–9 pm EDT. These online sessions are lively and full of discussion about challenges we face as businesspeople – and they're a great way to network with your colleagues! Sign up here: www.atanet.org/event/virtua...
Virtual Brainstorm Networking - American Translators Association (ATA)
Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters. Free and for ATA Members only!
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As freelancers, we will all be met with crises like the death of a loved one at some point in our careers. Helen Eby discusses how to keep it together and handle business through life's big inflection points: www.atanet.org/business-str...
Grief: Staying alive and kicking when people are dying around you - American Translators Association (ATA)
… in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes Ben Franklin, in a letter written in 1789 How can we prepare to get through…
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The ATA mentoring program always needs mentors. Remember that you don't need to be ATA certified to counsel a mentee, mentor applications are open year-round, and acting as a mentor is worth CE points. Learn more about mentor benefits here: www.atanet.org/mentoring/me...
Mentoring: Get As Much As You Give - American Translators Association (ATA)
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Aspiring ATA mentees: there's still one day left to apply for this year's mentoring program – don't miss out on this invaluable member benefit! www.atanet.org/career-educa...
Mentoring Program - American Translators Association (ATA)
Offering matching services to members at different stages in their career, mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program.
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The ATA Mentorship Program is open to members looking for guidance on how to advance their careers. Mentee applications are accepted until March 31, and mentors can apply year round. Find more information here: www.atanet.org/career-educa...
Mentoring Program - American Translators Association (ATA)
Offering matching services to members at different stages in their career, mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program.
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New on Next Level: if you'd like to know more about the ATA Mentoring Program, Danielle Maxson writes about the application process and what both mentors and mentees can expect from the program. www.atanet.org/business-str...
Unlock Your Potential: Join the ATA Mentoring Program - American Translators Association (ATA)
I admit to feeling a bit queasy the first time Hannah and I met. Not because of Hannah – she’s friendly, approachable, and altogether a delightful person. Rather, I worried…
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Potential mentees: don't forget to submit your application for the ATA Mentorship Program by the end of the month
ATA Business Practices Education Committee@atabizpractices.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe ATA Mentorship Program is open to members looking for guidance on how to advance their careers. Mentee applications are accepted until March 31, and mentors can apply year round. Find more information here: www.atanet.org/career-educa...
Free for ATA members: BPEC Book Club meeting next week! Discuss "Networking for People Who Hate Networking: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected" on March 16 at 12pm ET. Register at www.atanet.org/event/busine...
Business Book Club - American Translators Association (ATA)
Let's talk about building relationships with colleagues and clients, even when we'd rather hide at home with a book!
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There's still time to apply!
ATA Business Practices Education Committee@atabizpractices.bsky.social · 5mo agoATA members: if you're thinking about new ways to level up your business but you need direction, the Mastermind Program may be what you're looking for! Apply by February 28; find info and the application here: www.atanet.org/career-educa...
The ATA Mentorship Program is open to members looking for guidance on how to advance their careers. Mentee applications are accepted until March 31, and mentors can apply year round. Find more information here: www.atanet.org/career-educa...
Mentoring Program - American Translators Association (ATA)
Offering matching services to members at different stages in their career, mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program.
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ATA members: if you're thinking about new ways to level up your business but you need direction, the Mastermind Program may be what you're looking for! Apply by February 28; find info and the application here: www.atanet.org/career-educa...
Mastermind Program - American Translators Association (ATA)
ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based mentoring approach offering a combination of brainstorming, education, and support.
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New on the Savvy Newcomer: Safira Amazan discusses how to approach AI as collaborator instead of competitor: www.atanet.org/starting-you...
Embracing the Future: Why New Translators and Interpreters Should See AI as an Ally, Not a Threat - American Translators Association (ATA)
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, many translators and interpreters are asking themselves: Is there still a place for me? The answer is a resounding yes, but it…
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Free event for ATA members: the BPEC will discuss Ann Handley’s "Everybody Writes" at the ATA's first-ever Business Book Club on December 11 at 1:00 pm ET. Register here: www.atanet.org/event/busine...
Business Book Club - American Translators Association (ATA)
Share opinions, brainstorm ideas, and pick a writing strategy for yourself at ATA’s first-ever Business Book Club!
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ATA members: join your colleagues on Wednesday, November 19 from noon to 1:30 pm ET for a joint coworking session with the BPEC and the New York Circle of Translators. Space is limited; sign up at nyctranslators.org/event-6363701
#ATA66 attendees: if you find yourself with some downtime during your visit, translator Olivia C. Caputo has some tips on what to see and do (and eat) in Boston: www.atanet.org/business-str...
A (Former) Boston Local’s List of Things to Check Out Around ATA66 - American Translators Association (ATA)
This post is a reblog, originally published on Olivia Caputo’s blog. It has been republished with permission from the author. I’m looking forward to my first ATA conference in Boston…
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#ATA66 in Boston starts next week! Next Level's Danielle Maxson has suggestions for attendees looking for sessions to help them upgrade their business skills: @atanet.org www.atanet.org/business-str...
ATA66 Conference Preview: Business Practices Education at ATA66 - American Translators Association (ATA)
From the Next Level team: This is the first of two articles to help our colleagues attending the ATA 66th Annual Conference in Boston, MA. This week we cover some…
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New to freelancing? In the latest Savvy Newcomer post, translator Arielle Depaz breaks down the fundamentals that every independent worker needs to know about to get started: www.atanet.org/starting-you...
Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know - American Translators Association (ATA)
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting: ...
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Free event for ATA members: Join your colleagues on October 2 at 8 pm ET for a Deep Dive Networking session on the topic of personal branding in your business. www.atanet.org/event/deep-d...
Deep Dive Networking: Personal Branding for Language Professionals - American Translators Association (ATA)
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic. Free for ATA Members only!
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Retirement planning can be a fraught subject for anyone, but especially for freelancers; Carola F. Berger has some tips for approaching retirement saving and healthcare coverage for US translators and interpreters: www.atanet.org/business-str...
Retirement Planning for Freelancers - American Translators Association (ATA)
This was the topic of a Deep Dive Networking session hosted in June 2025 by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee. The participants were given a set of loose questions as…
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Don't forget to have a look at the the latest from The Savvy Newcomer!
ATA Business Practices Education Committee@atabizpractices.bsky.social · 12mo agoNew from The Savvy Newcomer: @mbtimmermann.bsky.social discusses how understanding the evolving expectations around professional etiquette can help protect your work-life balance: atanet.org/starting-you...
New from The Savvy Newcomer: @mbtimmermann.bsky.social discusses how understanding the evolving expectations around professional etiquette can help protect your work-life balance: atanet.org/starting-you...
Professional Etiquette to Lower Your Stress and Improve Work-Life Balance - American Translators Association (ATA)
What people are looking for in a career is undergoing a massive shift in our culture. Younger professionals tend to prioritize mental health and often want the ability to arrange…
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