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Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
This question has room for some fun and an ability to demonstrate your industry knowledge. Many translators live at their desks while on a project, and they often have a few essential reference guides with them. When answering this question, balance fun things like 'bottomless coffee' with resources like 'my most trusted French-English dictionary.'
Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
"I have a few things that are permanent fixtures and a couple that are rotating. The permanent fixtures include my Larousse French-English dictionary, an English grammar and style guide book, and a tennis ball to toss at the wall while I'm thinking. My two rotating items are a form of caffeine and some sort of snack. Some sort of sustenance is an absolute must on my desk!"
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