How do I become an Interpreter?

In addition to "How do I become a certified interpreter?", another frequently asked question that we receive is "How do I start as an interpreter?". The answer to that question is: " It depends." There is no template for becoming an interpreter because interpreters get their starts in different ways.…

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Throwback Thursday – Interpreter Style!

Here's what interpreting equipment looked like back in the 1930s!                   The caption from IBM at 100 , "In 1931, the IBM-Filene-Finlay translator was permanently installed at the League of Nations in Geneva. There, some speeches were pre-translated and read simultaneously, while…

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The Importance of Formatting a Document for Translation

An article from The Dallas Morning News recently examined how the language industry is booming. The article goes on to mention how translator jobs have doubled in the last 10 years. Of course, this is great news for translators! This boom in the translation business means more words will need…

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CHI Performance Exam Dates

If you missed the window for the CHI performance exam in July and August, the next window spans from October 20th to November 8th (9 weeks away). IEO's 12-Week Preparatory Course* not only fulfills and exceeds the required 40 hours of training prior to the exam, but also provides you…

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Interpreter & Translator Film Parodies: Part Deux

Because our first installment of interpreter and translator film parodies was so popular, we decided to do it again. Check out some of the titles below!          The Interprenator A cyborg interpreter is sent from the future on a difficult mission. He has to interpret for Sarah Connor, a…

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IEO + World Cup = Everybody Wins!

Are you disappointed that your team didn't make it to the World Cup Final? Nervous about the outcome between the two teams that did -- Germany & Argentina? There's no reason to be afraid of losing because IEO's latest offer makes everyone a winner! Simply visit our Facebook page and…

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