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Adjusted EPS? EBITDA? Cash repatriation? A key to effective interpretation is understanding the terminology used in financial statement disclosure. Following the second session’s topic of what investors want to know about companies, this session focuses on the aspects of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow) as well as disclosure in public company earnings calls/presentations.

Interested in Trade Compliance and/or Export Compliance? Join Lucina Lara, Director of Global Trade Compliance, as she discusses: • Company overview • 2018 internship program • Additional career opportunities and paths • Q&A Pizza will be served – RSVP in Zocalo

Frank Wei is the CEO and President of Master Translation Services (MTS), a language service provider headquartered in China. He founded MTS in 2000. The company currently has 80 in-house linguists and seven branch offices in mainland China, Taiwan and USA. MTS ranks among the CSA Global 100 LSPs in 2017. In this session, Frank will present the current state of the localization industry in China.

Are you currently looking for a job in the field of language teaching and learning? If so, come hear Professor Avineri discuss the job search process, including crafting effective CVs and resumes and cover letters for language education positions and strategies for effective interviewing. Sample interview questions will be shared, and students will have the opportunity to practice giving answers with immediate feedback.

This lecture will present entrepreneurship as a viable option for language students and explores different paths to entrepreneurship. The lecture will first present the ecosystem and the labor market in the language industry. This lecture will highlight critical skills that students need in preparation for the workforce of tomorrow. We will discuss each common career path briefly and then lay out the paths to entrepreneurship.

Are you currently looking for a job in the field of language teaching and learning? Will an interview be required as part of the application process? If so, come hear Patricia Szasz (Assistant Dean, Language and Professional Programs) and Jason Martel (Assistant Professor, TESOL/TFL and Associate Director, Summer Intensive Language Program) discuss strategies for effective interviewing. Sample interview questions will be shared, and students will have the opportunity to practice giving answers with immediate feedback.

Jonathan Rechtman, co-founder of Cadence, will talk about ‘International Finance & Economics for Interpreters.

Join Venga Global Project Managers and Marketing Managers as they discuss Continuous Localization - an in-depth and unique look at the industry and skills you’ll need to be successful! -People: The skills and knowledge needed -Location: Working across time zones -Technology: Automation and tools that keep things running smoothly

Join CACS Advisor, Scott Webb, and Director of Employer Relations, Bryce Craft, as they host an informal information session to discuss the 2018 DC Career Exploration trip (Spring Break ‘18). Topics will include: What to wear, how to prepare, what to expect, potential employers, financial support, and more. This includes Q&A.

Join Executive Director, Jill Allen, to hear how Dorothy’s Place is an area leader in bringing healthcare to the homeless and helping people successfully transition into sustainable housing. Also, she will present job and internship opportunities!