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Professional Development Days for translators in Canada - worth it?
Thread poster: Laura Sa
Laura Sa
Laura Sa
Local time: 17:11
English to Portuguese
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Apr 10, 2002

I have been working on marketing myself and getting established as a freelancer in Canada. As most of you know, at the beginning things are not as easy as we would like it to be. I would appreciate any suggestions from my colleagues, in particular, sharing your experiences from when you started out and to let me know if it is valuable to participate in the Professional Development Meetings that our local Associations organize periodically.
 
Henry Dotterer
Henry Dotterer
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we'll be at the one to be held on April 20 in Toronto Apr 10, 2002

I have never been to one before, but we will be there on the 20th of this month. If you do decide to go, please stop by and say hello. TRADOS will be there, too.
 
PaulaMac (X)
PaulaMac (X)
French to English
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Hi Laura Apr 13, 2002

I see from your CV that you\'re certified (CTIC) and belong to ATIO. First, it\'s a good idea to attend association meetings and get-togethers to meet other translators. I know if I\'m asked about translations in language combinations other than my own, I always give the names of certified translators (only!) and of course, will be more likely to recommend someone I\'ve met. Also, have you called the federal Translation Bureau and asked about being entered in their inventory? I don\'t know i... See more
I see from your CV that you\'re certified (CTIC) and belong to ATIO. First, it\'s a good idea to attend association meetings and get-togethers to meet other translators. I know if I\'m asked about translations in language combinations other than my own, I always give the names of certified translators (only!) and of course, will be more likely to recommend someone I\'ve met. Also, have you called the federal Translation Bureau and asked about being entered in their inventory? I don\'t know if the work is as steady as it is for official languages, but it\'s worth exploring. Meanwhile, I\'ll keep your name on file - we don\'t have an English - Portuguese member in Alberta.

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Laura Sa
Laura Sa
Local time: 17:11
English to Portuguese
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TOPIC STARTER
Thank you! Apr 14, 2002

Thanks Paula for your advise and assistance. I really appreciate it.

Thanks Henry... Hope to see you on April 20th!
 


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