I’m a firm believer in the power of a good solid personal brand. And even though I’m terrible at maintaining a distinctive look (I can’t go three months without drastically changing my hair), I make an effort to assure my online presence is updated accordingly. That means I’ve worked my way through quite a few […]
How does one go about becoming a translator?
I’ve always loved to talk… and write… and learn. Legend has it that I started talking really early… and have never stopped rambling on ever since. If you know me, then you’ll know I talk a lot. I used to amaze everybody with the way I tried to learn new words and pronounce them correctly. […]
5 Meetups About Translation You Should Attend in 2019
With the end of the year, the wanderlust starts to take over and we might start thinking about some industry events we might want to attend next year. They’re a good chance to (re)visit nice cities all around Europe, meet with colleagues and find out about new exciting opportunities. Here are some events I have […]
Planning for success: 5 foolproof tips for outstanding project management
As in so many other domains, in translation, project management tools and processes are perfectly applicable. We’ve seen it hundreds of times. In movies, for instance. In a stressful situation, people tend to look up to someone who seems fit to be put in charge, and ask “What’s the plan?” As in so many […]
7 translation conferences you might want to attend this year
If you’re looking for some opportunities to keep up with the latest trends and insights about the translation industry, looking forward to meeting new colleagues or getting together with old ones or if you’re just looking for an excuse to get away for a few days and (re)visit a lovely city, translation conferences are the […]