Thanks to all who voted with regards to the two NNI multimedia and interactive resources shortlisted for the Jorum Learning and Teaching competition . (The Interpreting Skills Map and Note Taking exercise.)
Voting is now over but we’ll be looking out for the results, so watch this space!
The NNI recently took part in a language jobs Live Q&A (still viewable on the Guardian Careers website). Catriona MacLeod was among the panelists answering questions on language careers in the online forum on 22 July 2010.
On 18 June 2010 around 50 guests gathered at the University of Westminster’s Pavillion for the NNI’s online resources forum.
An interactive report is available to view.
The conference was accompanied by a careers exhibition made up of employers and course providers from around the UK and Europe. Attendees had the opportunity to meet with the speakers and discuss their career options during the coffee break as well as participate in a formal Q&A at the end of the afternoon.
Many students commented on how this event changed their thoughts on future careers and the possibility of undergraduate or postgraduate language studies with overwhelmingly positive feedback directed towards the different guests and their presentations.
All talks are available for free download in mp3 format.
The English Department of the European Commission’s translation service is pleased to announce the launch of a short film explaining the work of a translator and how to apply for a job as a translator in the European Institutions. This film would be of interest to anyone considering a career in languages, and we would be most grateful if you could forward it to any potentially interested students and graduates. It can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCq02VafLhU
Applications for the next recruitment competition can be made at http://www.eu-careers.eu from 13 July to 12 August.
European Commission Directorate-General for Translation
English Language Department
