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Webinar: Things a Chief Interpreter Wishes You Knew (Ewandro Magalhães)
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An insider’s view on the dos and don’ts of freelance interpreting.

Ultimately, your success as a freelance interpreter boils down to attracting a steady flow of jobs. To make that happen you must constantly hone your skills permanently and become the best interpreter you can possibly be. But the effort must go beyond the mere linguistic aspect. The webinar provides an inside look at some less obvious yet crucial steps you must consider to position yourself as a dependable, profe... See more
An insider’s view on the dos and don’ts of freelance interpreting.

Ultimately, your success as a freelance interpreter boils down to attracting a steady flow of jobs. To make that happen you must constantly hone your skills permanently and become the best interpreter you can possibly be. But the effort must go beyond the mere linguistic aspect. The webinar provides an inside look at some less obvious yet crucial steps you must consider to position yourself as a dependable, professional interpreter and engage in a synergistic cooperation that will keep you busy and meaningful for many years to come.

Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Time: 6 p.m. GMT/UTC
Language: English

Presenter: Ewandro Magalhães

Ewandro Magalhães is a seasoned conference interpreter, with over 20+ years of experience. He is also an author, speaker and trainer of interpreters. His book, Sua Majestade, o Intérprete: O Fascinante Mundo da Tradução Simultâenea, released in Brazil in 2007, is the first work ever published in Portuguese on the craft of interpreting. Ewandro is the Chief Interpreter of the International Telecommunication Union, a specialized agency of the United Nations. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland, with his wife and two of their three children.

IAPTI members: USD 15
Red Vértice members: USD 22.50
Non-members: USD 25

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Registration: [email protected]

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