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26 Apr Interpreting: Stepping into the Booth for the First Time

Posted at 04:20h in Conference Interpreting, Interpreting, Professional Development, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 15 Comments

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The text below is aimed at individuals who have been trained but are stepping into a booth as professionals for the first time. These are my thoughts —nothing scientific about them, just good old experience, gut and gumption. So, the first thing you need to do is...

19 Apr On Continuing Education

Posted at 04:04h in Certification, Continuing Education, Past Posts, Professional Development, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 5 Comments

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by Bethany Korp (c) 2016 I bet you just rolled your eyes, didn’t you? You are tired of hearing about continuing education, yes? Good! That’s why I want to talk about it. You see, not long ago, I was attending a small local interpreter conference. On a...

12 Apr The Couch – A Matter of Ethics

Posted at 04:04h in Interpreting, Professional Practices, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 16 Comments

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The Couch is a learning place, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. What do you do when you are the victim of unusual practices or an out of control situation? I got this nice job offer, a really sweet deal: they...

05 Apr Why Interpret at Immigration Court?

Posted at 04:04h in Immigration, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 35 Comments

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-Formally known as the Executive Office for Immigration Review, or EOIR Why, indeed? Everyone knows: the work is challenging and intense. I thought that once I got state certified, which I achieved in August of last year, I’d shift from immigration work to what I perceived...

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29 Mar When Your “Check Interpreter” Becomes Your “Team Interpreter”

Posted at 04:07h in Professional Practices, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 24 Comments

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I was recently in the lobby of an office building on my way to a deposition when I heard my name called. It was a dear colleague, and of course I was happy to see her, so we kissed and embraced, as is the custom...

22 Mar BE IN THE BEST POSITION FOR YOUR DEPOSITION

Posted at 04:05h in Interpreting, Past Posts, Professional Practices, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 5 Comments

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- By Armando Ezquerra Hasbun © 2017 Depositions can be grueling. Sometimes we deal with hostile parties, long hours without back up, complex subject matters… often made worse by the unwillingness to advance or share information about the case based on the mistaken belief that we...

15 Mar NAJIT 40th Annual Conference

Posted at 04:04h in NAJIT Conference, Professional Development, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 1 Comment

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As we began organizing this year’s conference, I thought that the 2019 conference would have special meaning to all NAJIT members but a special relevance for me personally. This will be my last year running this committee as a board member, although I am not planning on leaving as...

08 Mar The Couch – The Run-on Client

Posted at 04:04h in Interpreting, Professional Practices, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 2 Comments

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The Couch is a learning place, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. What do you do when you are the victim of unusual practices or an out of control situation? You have met them. Sweet looking, polite, state they understand your...

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01 Mar What are you scared of?

Posted at 05:02h in Professional Development, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 2 Comments

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Recently, I have been toying with the possibility of changing my Facebook relationship status to, “It’s complicated.” With whom, you may ask? With French. That’s whom! You see, I am deep into my second semester of a Master’s in Conference Interpreting. The past five months have been…well…hard! And at the top...

22 Feb My Sheltered Life – Living on the other side of the coin

Posted at 04:04h in Interpreting, Odds & Ends, Recent Posts by Observer Editor 1 Comment

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This article was originally written in 2017 by Gio Lester © ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, I have lived a sheltered life. At least where languages are concerned. I have always circulated within groups whose languages I understand. As a result, I have no idea what it must feel like...

Welcome to the NAJIT Observer

26 Apr Interpreting: Stepping into the Booth for the First Time

19 Apr On Continuing Education

12 Apr The Couch – A Matter of Ethics

05 Apr Why Interpret at Immigration Court?

29 Mar When Your “Check Interpreter” Becomes Your “Team Interpreter”

22 Mar BE IN THE BEST POSITION FOR YOUR DEPOSITION

15 Mar NAJIT 40th Annual Conference

08 Mar The Couch – The Run-on Client

01 Mar What are you scared of?

22 Feb My Sheltered Life – Living on the other side of the coin

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Welcome to the NAJIT Observer

26 Apr Interpreting: Stepping into the Booth for the First Time﻿

19 Apr On Continuing Education

12 Apr The Couch – A Matter of Ethics

05 Apr Why Interpret at Immigration Court?

29 Mar When Your “Check Interpreter” Becomes Your “Team Interpreter”

22 Mar BE IN THE BEST POSITION FOR YOUR DEPOSITION

15 Mar NAJIT 40th Annual Conference

08 Mar The Couch – The Run-on Client

01 Mar What are you scared of?

22 Feb My Sheltered Life – Living on the other side of the coin

The National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators promotes the highest professional standards in interpreting and translating.

Privacy Policy

INFORMATION

2002 Summit Blvd, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30319 404-566-4705 Fax: 404-566-2301 @najitorg

Contact NAJIT

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26 Apr Interpreting: Stepping into the Booth for the First Time

2002 Summit Blvd,
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-566-4705
Fax: 404-566-2301
@najitorg