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Jun 06 2023
Corinne McKay

Why do so many people fail translation and interpreting certification exams?

One of my online course alumni recently asked, "What are the main reasons for the low pass rate on the ATA certification exam?" (currently about 20%, although results vary by language). And in general, why do so many people fail translation and interpreting certification exams? Various sources quote … [Read more...] about Why do so many people fail translation and interpreting certification exams?

Written by Corinne McKay · Categorized: Professional certification

Nov 05 2019
Corinne McKay

Preparing for the state-level court interpreter certification exam

Eve Bodeux and I already recorded an episode of Speaking of Translation on this topic, but a few readers have asked me for a written post, so here you go! It's long, but I hope it will be helpful to other people who want to take the state-level court interpreter certification exam, especially if you … [Read more...] about Preparing for the state-level court interpreter certification exam

Written by Corinne McKay · Categorized: Professional certification · Tagged: French court interpreter, French court interpreter exam, state court interpreter certification

Oct 09 2013
Corinne McKay

Translation credentials: what are they and do you need them?

Here's a very common question from my beginning translation students: "Do I need a...(Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, translation certificate, translator certification, etc.)" with corollaries such as "Am I better off getting a foreign language MA or a translation certificate?" "If I don't have … [Read more...] about Translation credentials: what are they and do you need them?

Written by Corinne McKay · Categorized: Freelancing, Getting started as a translator, Marketing, Professional associations, Professional certification, Professional development

Mar 06 2012
Corinne McKay

Some thoughts on ATA certification

On the Colorado Translators Association e-mail list, we recently had a lively discussion about ATA certification, which got me thinking about some of the pros, cons and issues associated with the ATA certification exams. In the spirit of disclosure, I am both ATA-certified (failed the practice test, … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on ATA certification

Written by Corinne McKay · Categorized: Professional associations, Professional certification

Aug 24 2011
Corinne McKay

Obtaining your Certified Translator seal

At the beginning of August, Portuguese translator/interpreter Cris Silva wrote about her newly-obtained ATA-certified translator seal. This is an exciting development for all of us CTs (as ATA-certified translators can now call themselves!): a great addition to a certified translator's marketing … [Read more...] about Obtaining your Certified Translator seal

Written by Corinne McKay · Categorized: Professional associations, Professional certification

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