Starting Strong: Building Your Career as a Trainee Interpreter/Translator

Prepare yourself for a successful career with this comprehensive two-hour workshop, designed specifically for trainee interpreters and translators. Whether you're pre-registered or newly registered, this session will provide essential insights to help you navigate the complex journey of becoming a professional in the field. Packed with practical advice, this workshop offers the knowledge and confidence you need to get started.

Workshop Highlights:

• Understanding Your Career Path: Explore the differences between working in-house versus freelance, and how to decide which path best suits your goals and lifestyle.

• Agencies and Work Opportunities: Learn how to identify reputable agencies, what to look out for, and how to build strong professional relationships with agencies and clients.

• Registration and Beyond: Get clear guidance on what to expect on your route to registration, including key milestones and the NRCPD endorsement process.

• Invoicing and Payment Terms: Practical advice on invoicing, understanding payment terms, and managing your finances as a freelancer or contractor.

• Expert Tips and Advice: Hear from an experienced interpreter who will share insider knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices to help you grow in confidence and skill.

Why Should You Join?

• Kickstart Your Career: This workshop provides crucial information to help you take your first steps as an interpreter or translator, guiding you through the early stages of your career with confidence.

• Get the Answers You Need: This is your chance to ask the questions you might have been hesitant to ask before, in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.

• Be Prepared for Anything: Gain practical advice on everything from dealing with agencies to managing finances, ensuring you’re well-equipped to handle the realities of the profession.

Join us for this interactive and informative session designed to empower and equip trainee interpreters and translators with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive.