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Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
Responding to this question will likely vary based on where you are in your career. If you are fresh on the scene, think about what steps you're taking now to get to where you want to be, then identify what that ultimate goal is. If you are seasoned in translation, then think of the trajectory you've had thus far, how close you are to that goal, and what might've changed for you along the way. Taking your interviewers on the journey with you, whether at the start facing ahead or looking back on all you've accomplished, will draw them in and better contextualize why your dream is your dream. Consider asking yourself what texts you hope to be translating, what clients you want to work with, what languages you'll be translating, and even where you will physically station yourself (i.e. working from home versus an office).
Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
"Thus far, my career as a translator has primarily focused on building my client-base and gaining valuable experience contracting at various agencies. I believe that each step I've taken has been critical in my ability to be a successful translator and in getting me closer to my ultimate goal. I would say that my dream career includes being mobile, dividing my time between countries and continents. I would have my own client-base that keeps me busy and accept contract work as needed. I'd be translating between at least two language pairs as well. It's a lot to work towards, but that's the dream!"
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