By Observer Editor March 26, 2026
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.
By Observer Editor January 15, 2026
A reflection on attending a NAJIT Open House, highlighting community, thoughtful facilitation, and upcoming opportunities to learn more about membership and engagement.
By Observer Editor January 2, 2026
A reflection on NAJIT’s resilience, the people behind the work, and entering 2026 grounded in history, continuity, and community.
December 17, 2025
A new NAJIT member reflects on the uncertainty of stepping into an established professional community and asks how others found connection, confidence, and belonging within NAJIT.
By Observer Editor March 30, 2024
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.
By Rob Cruz August 28, 2023
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? NAJIT invites you to empower yourself by joining our vibrant committees. As a member-driven organization, we thrive on the passion and dedication of professionals like you. Why Serve on a Committee? 🌐 Connection: Discover... The post Unleash Your Potential by Volunteering for a NAJIT Committee! appeared first on NAJIT.
By Observer Editor August 21, 2023
This article will exclusively address the interpretation aspect of the proceedings, omitting other case background and charges, which are readily available online. The defendant, Oscar Juracan Juracan, faces 1st-degree criminal charges before the Hudson County Superior Court in New Jersey and is a speaker of... The post The Juracan Juracan Case appeared first on NAJIT.
By Rob Cruz July 31, 2023
Groups Will Advocate to Help Pass the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act Atlanta, GA— NAJIT joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in... The post NAJIT Joins with More than 500 Organizations to Help Build Tomorrow’s Workforce appeared first on NAJIT.
May 30, 2023
When I started freelancing again after six years of work in a staff position, eighteen months ago I asked old and new colleague friends about their current fee ranges to adjust my expectations and be able to plan a budget for my new freelance contractor... The post Double Down on Yourself. Know What You Are Worth! appeared first on NAJIT.
By Observer Editor April 17, 2023
We hardly pay attention to the way in which we say things, but we certainly know intuitively that we should raise our volume when we want to emphasize something, or lower it when our intention is a bit more secretive or intimate. We know to... The post The Power of the Inflected Voice appeared first on NAJIT.
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