Getting the Hang of It: Life as an Early Career Interpreter --

$12.65

Episode Info:

In this episode, I sit down with Jillian and Savana—two interpreters who graduated just 3.5 years ago and made the bold move to start their careers in a brand new state. They share honestly about learning curves, financial realities, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of being a new interpreter. From building relationships, teaming well, and choosing the right work and reflecting on what school didn’t teach them, this episode is packed with relatable insight and solid advice for new and aspiring interpreters.

Deaf Spotlight:

Episode Info:

In this episode, I sit down with Jillian and Savana—two interpreters who graduated just 3.5 years ago and made the bold move to start their careers in a brand new state. They share honestly about learning curves, financial realities, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of being a new interpreter. From building relationships, teaming well, and choosing the right work and reflecting on what school didn’t teach them, this episode is packed with relatable insight and solid advice for new and aspiring interpreters.

Deaf Spotlight:

CEU Info:

  • 0.1 PS (See previous page to purchase) 

Educational Objectives: 

Participants, after reviewing the episode, should be able to:

  1. Identify common emotional and professional challenges faced by early-career interpreters, including job uncertainty and finding a place within the community. 

  2. Explain how soft skills, such as teaming and relationship-building, contribute to interpreter success

Listen to full episode :

  • Apple Podcasts (English & Transcript)

  • Spotify (English & ASL)

  • Youtube (English, ASL, Transcript, CC)

Free to listen to! CEU credit/certificate of completion = $12

*A portion of your payment is donated to a Deaf organization yearly.

This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. Sign Language Studios is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This program will offer 0.125 PS CEUs, at the Little/No Content Knowledge Level.

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