Student Invents Card Game To Improve Localization Vendor Management
| by Alaina Brandt
Emily Cipriani MATLM ’22 has created a fun and engaging way to bring nuance and greater value to localization vendor management.
Online Translation and Localization Management
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Upgrade Your Localization Career: Online Discussion Recording
| by Winnie Heh, Max Troyer, Lijun Gu, Serena Rapp, and Devin Lueddeke
Do you want to move into project management or team management in the language services industry? Are you already working in localization but you want to level up your technical skills and business acumen to deliver tangible results for your organization, setting up your next promotion?
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Leader in Residence Alumna Lorena Ortiz Schneider Shares Insights from a Career in Language Services
| by Jason Warburg
As part of the Middlebury Institute’s Leaders in Residence program, Institute alumna Lorena Ortiz Schneider MATI ’92 recently presented three sessions for students sharing experiences and insights from her 30-year career in language services.
Working Professionals in New Online Translation and Localization Management Program Advance Their Careers While in School
| by Jason Warburg
Working professionals enrolled in the Middlebury Institute’s new Online Translation and Localization Management degree program are advancing their careers while still in school.
How I Got Hired: Translation Project Manager, IXL Learning
| by Amelia Evrigenis MATLM '20
I can’t think of an experience at the Institute that didn’t help me. The specialized knowledge and hands-on experience that students gain are invaluable, and I believe that this degree of attention is rare in the localization field. Your MIIS degree is really worth something. Trust it!
How I Got Hired: Localization Project Manager, Unity Technologies
Passion goes a long way. Looking back at my job search journey, I always had a better interview experience when I genuinely admired and wanted to work for the company. It’s hard for me to fake that passion. You do not have to “fall in love” with every company but there are ways to spark genuine interest.
Creating Code of Ethics for Localizers
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Middlebury Institute Translation and Localization Management Professor Alaina Brandt worked with a team of graduate students to create a code of ethics and professional standards for localization managers.
How I Got Hired: Founder and Chief Language Professional, Nexos Translations
The best way to start a career is to set yourself apart from the crowd. MIIS is an important piece in any journey to strive for excellence in your career. Not only will it give you recognition in the field, but it will also give you the skills required to continue to earn recognition through awards, certifications, and successfully tackling your career market after graduation.
How To Navigate the Job Search Amid Uncertainty—Episode 6: Lorena Ortiz Schneider
| by Winnie Heh
Lorena Ortiz Schneider provides heart-felt and practical recommendations on navigating downturns as a freelance interpreter.
Six Ways to Make the Most of a Virtual Career Fair
| by Bryce Craft
While there’s nothing like making a first impression in person, with the right preparation you can turn a virtual career fair into real-life job opportunities. Here are six ways to maximize the increasingly popular virtual career fairs.