I wrote a thing questioning whether my professional association (the ITI) is really representing me any more, and it's caused quite a ruckus on LinkedIn. So I thought I'd drop it here too, in case any of my translator friends haven't read it yet.
#translation #professionalism #values
https://janeishly.com/2026/04/28/are-these-certificates-worth-300/
In an increasingly automated labor market, the ability to articulate a compelling personal narrative remains one of the few inimitable human advantages.
"Want to Stand Out from the Crowd? You Have a Story. Tell It." For those interested in vocational psychology, personal branding, and the mechanics of modern hiring, this is an excellent resource.
Full article here:
https://www.barrierstoemployment.com/want-to-stand-out-from-the-crowdyou-have-a-story-tell-it/
#VocationalPsychology #CareerStrategy #PersonalBrand #PublicInterest #EmploymentTrends #Professionalism
Recently I was asked: “Do employers read cover letters?” Well it depends. If you are sorted out by an applicant tracking system (APS), I doubt it. Smallercompanies (less than 50 employees) might read your cover letter. To ensure yourletter is read, ask the person who suggested the company to recommend someoneto whom you should address […]
Rattail Artfully Tucked Into Collar for Interview
An interaction in Chapter 2 of Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day inspired me to write a Substack article on metaphors we may not consider to be metaphors. I focus on #professionalism and #honour.
Check it out, and pick up a copy of the book. I hear the movie isn't half bad. In fact, I borrowed the image asset from Amazon.
#philosophy #metaphor #language #britain #france #germany #americans #versailles #books #reading #writing #substack #blog #podcast
The loudest person in the room isn't always the one making the most money.
Normalise saying “this is bad for my brand” and moving on.
Protecting your reputation is a full-time job, and saying 'no' is often the best strategy for long-term growth.
Quality over noise.
Have you ever turned down a deal to protect your brand?
#Branding #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset
#Marketing #GrowthHacking #Professionalism
“To be a professional you have to act like one as well..”
― Alcurtis Turner
#Bot #Quote #Basketball #Boxing #Football #Professionalism #Quotes #Soccer #Sports #Track
"Student placed his eye in the trajectory of a projectile. Lawyer hints his showing up might be responsible"
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/us/usc-student-loses-eye-no-kings-protest.html
Here is an example of the method of Fear-Uncertainty-and-Doubt:
#responsibility #safety #NYT #professionalism #institutionsDeceive #postFactual #bias #manipulation #news #media #doubt #FUD #press #reporting #journalism #protesting #protests #NoKings
Based on a sample of 243 people, and in an experimental setting, people who use emojis in professional settings are judged to be less competent than those who do not. There were some differences between positive and negative emojis, and men and women.
Summary: https://nautil.us/this-is-how-people-who-use-emojis-at-work-are-perceived-1279685
Original paper: https://online.ucpress.edu/collabra/article/12/1/147309/217078/Emojis-at-Work-The-Effects-of-Emoji-Use-on
#Psychology #Emojis #Competence #Professionalism #Communication
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