Career And Self Development Lost In Translation

By Author: Randy Wheeler
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You like foreign languages and working with different people? You want to be the connecting link between different cultures? So, you decided to become an interpreter. Well, this is really an exciting occupation! Of course, you understand that apart from becoming proficient in different languages you should also be aware of the tiny peculiarities of cultures you are trying to connect. But to become a professional you should also develop some more skills.

1.Memory. Perhaps, you think your memory is very good. However, your memory should be still trained. Your brain is just an organ, like legs or abs, and it needs training. You need good memory since you need to memorize a lot of information. Fortunately, now you may find lots of books, programs and trainings to develop your memory. The easiest way to find the necessary course is to surf the Internet.

2.Time management. Another very important skill to be developed for your career of an interpreter is the art to master your time. It was only Prince of Persia who had the Sands of Time and could manage his time. You should learn how to do it without magic but with the ...
... help of science. And again you should surf the Internet and find loads of books that reveal all the secrets of time management. Besides, there are so many training courses where skilled professionals can teach you those intricacies.

3.Health. It is inexplicable why people often forget that a sound mind can be only in a sound body! To succeed in life you should have a strong body! Only strong body can stand all the stressful situations and tension which is a characteristic feature of this very occupation.