A guest post exploring peer observation in interpreting, examining performance anxiety, professional growth, and the role of constructive feedback in strengthening the field.

A Matter of Due Process By Hilda Shymanik   About six years ago, I met a colleague during a short-lived, recurring five-day full-time freelance assignment, a 40-hour-a-week two-year contract. We were both Mexican and new to that courthouse, as was the coordinator. It was also... The post A Matter of Due Process appeared first on NAJIT.

What’s Going On in Our Field Right Now? By Julli Jaramillo   I’ve been keeping up with what’s been happening in our field, and I think now is a good time to update everyone. There’s a lot shifting right now, and it’s not all happening... The post What’s Going On in Our Field Right Now? appeared first on NAJIT.

A Brief History of The Couch Series Since its debut in 2017, The Couch has been the place to provide our members with the space to discuss dilemmas, help one another, and network within our field. Past discussions have tackled ethical challenges, professional growth, and best practices, offering valuable... The post The Couch: Are “Translator Headphones” Giving You the Ick Too? appeared first on NAJIT.

Playing The Infinite Game In Your Interpreting Career By: Jiraporn-Ann H. Huynh With Special Credit To Contributor and Editor: Hilda Shymanik   I was at a dental event for an elite group of dental practitioners who don’t just fix teeth and collect money; they are... The post Playing The Infinite Game In Your Interpreting Career appeared first on NAJIT.

A reflection on NAJIT’s upcoming AI-focused conference and an open invitation for interpreters and translators to help shape future blog and Proteus coverage.

I came to the profession as many of you did, if you started your interpreting career ten or more years ago. I had a 15-minute phone interview with an agency owner, and I was hired on the spot and given very few instructions.

I have to be really honest. Every time I hear about a problem here or there with some client or court who does not want to pay a fair compensation to the interpreter, or someone wondering why the interpreter needs to prep for an assignment... The post R-E-S-P-E-C-T appeared first on NAJIT.

I was recently looking for something to watch on TV when I stumbled upon Amer Heard’s direct testimony during the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial. I didn’t know anything about them as a couple at the time. I knew who Johnny Depp was. I... The post Guilty or Not Guilty: In Our Role it’s Irrelevant appeared first on NAJIT.