18 Nov 2024

Professional translator and interpreter interview series

Students from the University of Westminster speak to experienced practitioners about their careers. 

Learn from those already working in the fields of translation and interpreting about the realities of working in the profession and gain invaluable advice as you start out on your career. The discussions cover a wide range of topics including:

  • Staying up to date with industry trends and language developments
  • Typical working processes
  • Most useful tools
  • Top tips for marketing and negotiating rates
  • Areas of specialism in high demand
  • How to handle complaints

The videos are part of the University of Westminster's Students as co-creators project. 

 

Episode 1 | Chang Su representing Chinese 

Episode 2 | Charlotte Monnier representing French 

Episode 3 | David Stockings representing German

Episode 4 | Jessica Oppendisano representing Italian 

Episode 5 | Dr Olivia Cockburn representing Spanish 

 

The University of Westminster has been training translators and interpreters for over fifty years and we are grateful to them for giving us permission to feature this series. Find out more about their undergraduate and postgraduate programme.