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The NAJIT Observer (TNO) was created in 2011 in response to NAJIT’s members need for a tool

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17 Dec

Posted at 22:46h in Business Practices, Community, Continuing Education, Julli Jaramillo, Language, Leadership, Odds & Ends, Professional Hazard, Professional Practices, Recent Posts, The Profession, Tools of the trade, Translation by
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Can Translation Be the Only Route? Julli Jaramillo In our last conversation on Judiciary Translation vs. Judiciary Interpretation: Which Path Resonates with You? We explored the question many of us encounter early on: which path should I choose? The responses, both spoken and unspoken, pointed to a...

10 Dec

Posted at 20:01h in Advocacy, Business Practices, Community, Continuing Education, Ethics, Leadership, Mentoring, New Ideas, Odds & Ends, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Recent Posts, The Profession, Tools of the trade, TRAINING, Volunteer by
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A Brief History of The Couch Series [caption id="attachment_36172" align="alignright" width="300"] A symbolic representation of interpreters and translators fostering understanding, depicted by a figure on a couch and another actively listening[/caption] Since its debut in 2017, The Couch has been the place to provide our members with the space to discuss...

02 Apr

Posted at 21:51h in Advocacy, Community Interpreting, Continuing Education, Ethics, Interpreters, Julli Jaramillo, Language, Professional Development, Professional Hazard, The Profession, TRAINING by
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Let’s Test Your Ethics The NAJIT Observer Team  Welcome to “Let’s Test Your Ethics” As professional interpreters and translators, we often navigate challenging situations that test our ethical judgment. Whether it's balancing confidentiality with transparency or maintaining impartiality in emotionally charged settings, these dilemmas are part of our...

26 Mar

Posted at 00:06h in Advocacy, Continuing Education, Leadership, Personal Growth, Recent Posts, Reme Bashi, Tools of the trade by
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Beyond Language, The Expert Interpreter By Reme Bashi   “You can sit there,” the judge told me, as he pointed to an empty seat at the respondent’s table. I politely replied: “Thank you, your honor, but I’ll be using equipment and not sitting by the respondent.”  The judge...

11 Mar

Posted at 22:36h in Advocacy, Court Interpreting, Ethics, Jiraporn Ann Huynh, Mentoring, New Ideas, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Recent Posts, The Profession, Tools of the trade, TRAINING, Uncategorized by
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When to Let Compassion Take the Driver’s Seat   By: Jiraporn Ann H. Huynh   At least once in a court interpreter’s lifetime, the moment will come when we interpret a hearing with Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals who are mentally compromised, whether from birth or from a life...

27 Feb

Posted at 01:07h in Advocacy, Business Practices, Community, Continuing Education, Ethics, Julli Jaramillo, Language, Leadership, Leadership, New Ideas, Odds & Ends, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Professional Practices, Recent Posts, Technology, Terminology, The Profession, Tools of the trade, TRAINING, Translation by
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Writing for Proteus: Calling for Submissions   By: The NAJIT Observer Proteus is NAJIT’s quarterly publication, providing judiciary interpreters and translators with an avenue to explore complex industry topics. What Sets Proteus Apart? While both Proteus and The NAJIT Observer serve NAJIT’s mission of promoting professional excellence, they differ in...

19 Feb

Posted at 22:51h in Advocacy, Community, Continuing Education, Ethics, New Ideas, Odds & Ends, Professional Development, Recent Posts, The Profession, Translation by
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The Failings of the Ivory Tower By: Athena Matilsky   When I was 18, I decided I wanted to be an interpreter. Ever the logical goal-setter, I consulted professors in the field and reached out to friends of friends who might know something about this career—one that most...

12 Feb

Posted at 22:36h in Advocacy, Business Practices, Community, Continuing Education, Leadership, Mentoring, New Ideas, Odds & Ends, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Professional Hazard, Professional Practices, Recent Posts by
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The Couch: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome   The NAJIT Observer   A Brief History of The Couch Series [caption id="attachment_36172" align="alignright" width="300"] A symbolic representation of interpreters and translators fostering understanding, depicted by a figure on a couch and another actively listening[/caption]   Since its debut in 2017, The Couch has been the place to provide professionals with...

10 Feb

Posted at 10:02h in Advocacy, Athena Matilsky, Community, Continuing Education, Hilda Zavala-Shymanik, Interpreters, Jiraporn Ann Huynh, Julli Jaramillo, Leadership, Mentoring, NAJIT Affairs, New Ideas, Odds & Ends, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Professional Practices, Recent Posts, Reme Bashi, The Profession, Tools of the trade by
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Writing for The NAJIT Observer   By: The NAJIT Observer   Writing for The NAJIT Observer is not only an opportunity to share insights and experiences, but also a powerful way to refine our own skills, uplift newcomers, and honor those who have paved the way for us. Whether...