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The 1st ProZ.com Virtual Conference for Remote Interpreters
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Join the virtual conference on remote interpreting and discover how to get started and succeed.
Learn from some of the industry's top professionals from companies such as Boostlingo, MCIS Language Solutions, DS-Interpretation, Inc., Interprefy, HeliCo and Akorbi.
Boost your career as a professional remote interpreter! ProZ.com hosts a virtual conference featuring a selection of learning materials for bilinguals who are interested in entering this "money-making" market as well as resources and platforms to help grow your remote interpreting business.
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Tuesday March 28th, 2023
14:00 - 14:05 GMT FINISHED
"Welcome and Introduction"
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14:05 - 14:30 GMT FINISHED
"Working on Interprefy: an overview of the interpreter’s journey"
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14:30 - 15:00 GMT FINISHED
"ProZ.com industry overview: remote interpreters in 2023"
In this session, we will take a brief look at some of the main trends and challenges affecting interpreters in 2023, focusing in particular on remote interpreting. What is new (or in some cases, not so new), how are remote interpreters being impacted, and how are they reacting and adapting?
15:00 - 15:33 GMT FINISHED
"Interpreter Network - Perspectives at ProZ.com"
The ProZ.com Interpreter Network team will discuss potential opportunities for freelancers interested into breaking into remote interpreting; from occasional one off interpreting calls, to joining a larger call center. The team will also discuss how much a remote on-demand interpreter is expected to earn based on their language combination and the different market rates.
15:33 - 16:00 GMT FINISHED
"Interpreting Essentials: Definitions, Techniques and Advice"
Claudia Brauer, with some 40 years of experience in the interpreting profession, takes us on a whirlwind tour of interpreting topics, modalities and delivery means. She discusses specialization, terminology, the 4 modalities of interpreting including consecutive and remote, OPI, VRI, sight translation, what makes a good interpreter and how to get started as an interpreter.
16:00 - 16:18 GMT FINISHED
"Setting up your computer for remote interpreting"
Remote interpreting is gaining momentum as an increasingly mainstream form of interpretation, opening up new professional opportunities to many. This presentation covers five general tips for preparing the hardware and software setups on one's computer in order to perform interpretation remote properly and productively.
16:18 - 16:53 GMT FINISHED
"How to Become a Preferred Simultaneous Interpreter"
Interpreting business experts Burcu and Sena explain how to become an interpreter that a client would like to work with again and again. They cover how the selection process, how to write a great interpreter CV, interpreter etiquette and professionalism, and the technical skills required for the job.
16:53 - 17:18 GMT FINISHED
"Self-Evaluation For Remote Interpreters"
Rocío is a nationally certified Spanish Healthcare interpreter, a licensed interpreter trainer, and a contributor to the forthcoming textbook, “The Remote Interpreter: An International Textbook”. She will cover the topic of self-evaluation and talk about why self-evaluation is essential in the remote interpreting field.
17:18 - 18:01 GMT FINISHED
"PANEL: The Remote Interpreting Industry in 2023"
Join this wonderful group of industry thought leaders and listen to them discuss the past, present and future of interpreting. From market size and growth, to platforms, differentiation, AI in interpreting, and training, it's all here in this amazing panel!
18:01 - 18:30 GMT FINISHED
"An Integration of Remote Interpreting Technologies: The One-Stop-Shop Concept of Remote Interpreting"
Join Founders and Creators of Two Innovative Remote Interpreting Platforms as they walk us through the two unique technologies that bring together Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreters and Their Respective Markets and Touch on How the Marriage of these two platforms is contributing to the interpreting industry overall.
18:30 - 18:56 GMT FINISHED
"How to sound like a pro - Best Practices for Remote Interpreting "
Do you want to ensure you sound your professional best when remote interpreting? How do you really sound to others? This session is for veterans of remote interpreting as well as those who are just starting out. Naomi Bowman, CEO of DS-Interpretation, Inc, will cover audio basics for professional interpreters who want to ensure they sound their professional best. She will cover why it’s so important to hear well in order to sound great, and will provide information about specific types of headphones, headsets and microphones, and how to use them. You will learn how to sound like a pro -- even on a small budget. Join her to learn some essential tips for all ProZ.com remote interpreters.
18:56 - 19:29 GMT FINISHED
"Claudia Mirza: My Personal and Business Journey"
In this interview with Paul, Claudia shares her incredible journey from Colombia to the US, and from freelancer to successful business owner. She shares details of how she got started, creating a business, hiring experts, working with qualified linguists, resume mistakes, volunteer work, AI, and disruption. An inspiring story!
19:29 - 20:13 GMT FINISHED
"Unpacking Chinese-to-English Interpretation: Insights and Techniques"
Chinese-to-English interpreters face unique challenges due to significant differences between the two languages in grammar, vocabulary and cultural contexts. Word-for-word interpretation often results in unidiomatic expressions and lost messages. This presentation brings an experienced practitioner’s repertoire of solutions for striking the right balance between retaining the form and conveying the meaning, drawing on years of first-hand experience interpreting for international conferences and business meetings.
20:13 - 20:44 GMT FINISHED
"Developing high-quality and successful remote interpreters"
Jacqueline has been working in interpreting for over 20 years and in this session she explains what it takes to become a great interpreter. She covers listening skills, memory, cultural considerations, continued learning, how long it takes to become an interpreter, different areas of specialization, accuracy, and challenges for new interpreters.
20:30 - 21:30 GMT FINISHED
"Networking event"
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