10 Nov The Prima Donna Judiciary Interpreter
We don’t want our new readers to be left out or our fans to forget nuggets we have shared here before. That’s why we periodically republish a few gems. This time, Janis comments on professional behavior, self-awareness and group dynamics. But she does so with...
27 Oct How did these words get in my head?
By Janis Palma ©2017 Lately I’ve been asked a lot about test-taking “tips”. Of course, the federal certification exam for judiciary interpreters was recently administered, so it’s at the forefront of many certification candidates’ minds. However, rather than suggesting some test-taking “tips”, I’d like to...
29 Sep Who is the certification for? (Hint: It’s not who you think!)
By Janis Palma ©2017 Yes, it’s a feather in our caps! Getting that letter saying we passed, congratulations you are now a certified interpreter, is a great feeling of accomplishment. Having those letters after our names, FCCI, CCI, USCCI, or whatever they may be, suddenly...
14 Jul The Pot of Gold
– by Janis Palma © It’s what we all work for. It’s where we expect to be someday: retired… with a pension. For many of us, it’s the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. True, some pots are bigger than others, and...
16 Jun False Friends
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This article by Janis Palma was first published two years ago, almost to the date. It is a good reminder of the importance of proper terminology and the traps we face in our work – both translators and interpreters! ©Janis Palma- 2014 Beware of false...