Are you interested in working as a translator or interpreter, but unsure how to start?

This one-day seminar should answer questions for new translators / interpreters on:

• Training & CPD
• Generalist or specialist translating & different types of interpreting
• Working with translation companies
• Working for the EU
• Pricing
• Breaking through the “no experience – no work” barrier
  
  

9.30 – 10.00        Registration – Portland Hall, basement

Morning Session

10.00 – 10.05      Welcome                                                                   

10.05 – 10.30      Working as a public service interpreter  Zoe Diderich 

10.30 – 10.55      Working as a translator: freelance, in-house, generalist or specialist work? Kari Koonin

10.55 – 11.20      Pricing & financial aspects of being a translator/interpreter   Joanna Waller

11.20 – 11.50      Refreshment break    

11.50 – 12.15      A glance at transcreation  Romina Franceschina, Hogarth Worldwide

12.15 – 12.40      Breaking through the “no experience–no work” barrier: pro bono work    Joanna Waller               

12.40 – 13.10      Panel Question and Answer Session    

 13.10 – 14.10      Lunch (Bring your own lunch)   

 Afternoon Session 

14.10 – 14.35      Standing out when starting out    Nicholas Nicou

14.35 – 15.00      Using your languages in the Charity sector                       

15.00 – 15.25      Working as an Interpreter Katharina Wawrzon          

15.25 – 15.55      Refreshment break

15.55 – 16.20      Working with translation companies  Surrey Translation Bureau 

16.20 – 16.45      ISO 17100: An introduction  Raisa McNab  Sandberg Translation Partners Limited 

16.45 – 17.10      Careers in translation and interpreting at the EU   Rebecca Watts                 

17:10 – 17.40      Panel Question & Answer Session            

FAQ

• Registration will take place from 9:30 am in the Social Space, ground floor, Marylebone Campus.
• Please bring refreshments and snacks with you for the breaks.
• There are a number of sandwich and fast-food outlets including Pizza Express, Starbucks, M&S Food, Yo! Sushi, MacDonalds, Pret, KFC, Wetherspoons, ASK, Pizza Express, Tesco Express, Boots close to the University where food can be purchased in the lunch break. 
• The nearest tube station is Baker Street.
• Throughout the day, our staff and student helpers will be on hand to offer directions and answer any questions you might have.
• Please, can you inform us if you have a disability so that we can make any necessary arrangements?
• The event will be filmed and photographed.

 Any questions please click on the  'Contact the Organiser' button.