#19: Embracing Technology, Mentorship, and Visibility in the Language Industry – Nora Díaz
In this conversation, Nora Díaz, an English-into-Spanish translator and technology enthusiast, discusses the importance of technology in our business and daily life.
She shares her journey into the field of translation and how her curiosity and interest in productivity led her to embrace technology.
Nora also discusses the challenges of implementing new technologies and the importance of staying excited and open to learning. She shares her experience as a mentor and the fulfillment she finds in sharing knowledge with others.
She emphasizes the value of both free and paid content in the industry and the benefits of webinars and in-person meetings for networking and collaboration. She encourages individuals to be authentic and share their experiences and expertise on social media to connect with others in the industry.
She stresses the importance of being visible on social media and shares tips for engaging with content and posting authentically.
Key takeaways:
- Technology plays a crucial role in the translation industry, helping translators be more efficient and productive.
- To get started with technology, identify your specific needs and find tools that fulfill those needs.
- Staying excited about new technologies requires carving out time to explore and play with new tools.
- Both free and paid content have value in the industry, and webinars and in-person meetings provide opportunities for networking and collaboration.
- To become visible on social media, be authentic and share your experiences and expertise.
Here's where you can connect with Nora:
- LinkedIn
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjalordanic/
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