The Center of Excellence in Translation and Localization of the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication hosted a seminar entitled “Becoming a Translator” on Monday March 2, 2020 for Al-Alsun and Mass Communication senior students and alumni.
The seminar was delivered by Mr. Mo’men Rawi, Project Manager at iTranslate Group, and aimed to give prospective translators a holistic overview of the long journey of becoming a professional translator and how to get geared up for this journey.
Mr. Rawi focused on the qualities of a professional translator, and skills needed for the job. He introduced the attendees to the pros & cons of working as a freelancer or an in-house translator and gave them advice on the different websites offering online freelance opportunities for translators. Mr. Rawi concluded the seminar by calling upon the students and alumni to seize every opportunity for development, and continuous learning.
Attendees were actively engaged in discussions and enthusiastically asked about the criteria for hiring translators and the available opportunities in the market.
The seminar marks a new step for the cooperation between the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Mass Communication and iTranslate Group, as both organizations have concluded a protocol of cooperation to offer students training and continuous education opportunities.
