Tag: professionalism
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Branching out keeps you green– and so does pruning!
Sure, it’s good to be a veteran, expert, master, pro. But mastery in a profession like interpreting is a journey, not a destination. I’ve been interpreting for 21 years, yet I feel green. Why? Because I’m branching out. I’m trying new ways, new skills, new settings. I’m trying new signs with my hands, face, and…
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Spoke to Deaf interpreters about ethical business practices today
https://twitter.com/#!/danielgreene/status/160980607948689409
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What proactive experienced interpreters do
Caitlin wrote: Daniel, As a working interpreter have you noticed anything that proactive experienced interpreters tend to do?? Many things, Catlin. When I am offered an assignment, I find out the exact location down to the room or suite number, who the deaf and hearing clients are, what the deaf client(s)’ language preference is/are, what…
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I earned the title NIC Master and learned a lot along the way!
I am happy to announce that the results of the “practical” and “oral” exam I took in August came in today: I passed at the Master level! The certifying board is the RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf), and the exam is the National Interpreter Certification exam co–developed by NAD (National Association of the…
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