Business practices are constantly changing with the times to ensure success, and branding is one of the most important components of a consistently successful business. The times may change, but the brand most likely will not. Why? People are paying for the brand more often than they are paying for…

We’ve drawn a parallel once before of the similarities between the skill sets of actors and the skill sets of interpreters. While the two are very different fields, many techniques used by actors can be utilized by interpreters. There are many occasions while interpreting that either suppressing or conjuring emotion…

As interpreters, it is exceedingly important to know and understand our voices. Singers are taught that the voice is their instrument. It is the same for anyone who spends long amounts of time speaking. All too often, a little tickle in the throat will go ignored, only to result in…

We have all been there. One more phone call or email seems like it might just be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. On edge, tired, and not looking forward to the day ahead. We’re human, and we deal with stress. Whether you are a certified interpreter, an interpreter…

It’s the age old question in business: does passion lead to productivity? There is no concrete answer. In fact, many businesses still debate the topic. What is not in question, however, is that passion for something implies that a person is enthusiastic about it. It would stand to reason, then,…

There is a certain point we reach in our lives when we think to ourselves, “hooray, I’m finished with school!” It may be true for some people, that after high school or college, education is not thought about again. But for the vast majority of us, regardless of our career…

It’s a new year and a good time to look at what is trending in the job market. Whether you are looking for a language service provider or you are looking to become an interpreter, the language service industry is all the buzz. This week, The DC posted an article…

The end of a year always brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. There is the gratitude for that which we have learned and gained. There is sadness for that which has been lost. There is hope for what is to be. It is a time of celebration, reflection,…

We do it every year: make a New Year’s resolution that just fizzles out somewhere along the way. We get pumped up about making a huge (or even minor) life change, set our sights on it momentarily, and then seem to either forget about it or give up once the…

Success is a very challenging word to actually define. Albert Einstein said, “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” George S. Patton defined it as “how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” And Winston Churchill’s definition stands out as a favorite: “Success consists of…