10:10 AM – 10:55 AM

Track 2 - Bridging the gap towards employability

45 mins Talk

Have you recently graduated from an interpreting or a translation course or have you embarked on a new career as a freelance interpreter? Having been there myself, I know just how you feel and that you should not worry. Let me begin by congratulating you on the first step you have taken when you registered for this ITI Conference. That provides an excellent start! Then, let me suggest some tips to boost your employability. Working as an interpreter and translator while remaining a business person, I have acquired some expertise I would like to share with you during my presentation. I shall also point out some mistakes you would be wise to avoid in order to secure your busines during these challenging times. 

From my presentation each participant will (I hope) gain more insight into:

By all means, feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn to share any painpoints you might wish me to include in my presentation.

Target audience; Students and/or recent graduates of an interpreting or a translation course embarking on a new journey as a freelance interpreter.

Audience takeaway: 5 action points on how to bridge the gap towards employability.