Comments on: Taking criticism like a man and applying it to T&I http://translationmusings.com/2008/11/09/taking-criticism-like-a-man-and-applying-it-to-ti/ featuring musings about my life and the translation industry Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:49:06 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: jillsommer http://translationmusings.com/2008/11/09/taking-criticism-like-a-man-and-applying-it-to-ti/#comment-760 jillsommer Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:03:19 +0000 http://jillsommer.wordpress.com/?p=873#comment-760 I love Mr. Mazza. I have heard him speak several times. What a fabulous point to bring up. Yes, mentoring or internships is a wonderful way to improve your skills. I was part of the internship presentation, which unfortunately was banned to the netherworld of Saturday afternoon, so we didn't have a lot of attendees. I look back fondly at all the mentors I have had over the years. The information I learned from them is the basis for a lot of things I spout off here :-) Melissa, it was great to see you at the conference, BTW. Too bad you didn't join us for the blog lunch. I would have loved to have actually had time to sit down and talk with you. When we talked by the pool, once I walked away it occurred to me that I had met you previously and in what context. That's the problem with the conference - it's such a blur sometimes and you automatically get in "nice to meet you" mode. Hope you had a great conference! I love Mr. Mazza. I have heard him speak several times. What a fabulous point to bring up. Yes, mentoring or internships is a wonderful way to improve your skills. I was part of the internship presentation, which unfortunately was banned to the netherworld of Saturday afternoon, so we didn’t have a lot of attendees. I look back fondly at all the mentors I have had over the years. The information I learned from them is the basis for a lot of things I spout off here :-)

Melissa, it was great to see you at the conference, BTW. Too bad you didn’t join us for the blog lunch. I would have loved to have actually had time to sit down and talk with you. When we talked by the pool, once I walked away it occurred to me that I had met you previously and in what context. That’s the problem with the conference – it’s such a blur sometimes and you automatically get in “nice to meet you” mode. Hope you had a great conference!

]]> By: Melissa http://translationmusings.com/2008/11/09/taking-criticism-like-a-man-and-applying-it-to-ti/#comment-759 Melissa Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:55:20 +0000 http://jillsommer.wordpress.com/?p=873#comment-759 Right on - I agree with this attitude toward feedback (or criticism). I will definitely go and read the post you mentioned. During the business practices forum, Mr. Joseph Mazzo of the US State Dept. said something that really resonated with me: One of the top things that he looks for on a translator's resume is evidence of "mentoring." He wants to see that a translator has learned from others, looked to experienced people for feedback and criticism, and implemented that in his or her own work. Interesting point! That's just another way to look at criticism, as mentoring. And I try not to forget to say thanks when someone takes the time to point out an error or improvement to my translation. Right on – I agree with this attitude toward feedback (or criticism). I will definitely go and read the post you mentioned.

During the business practices forum, Mr. Joseph Mazzo of the US State Dept. said something that really resonated with me: One of the top things that he looks for on a translator’s resume is evidence of “mentoring.” He wants to see that a translator has learned from others, looked to experienced people for feedback and criticism, and implemented that in his or her own work. Interesting point!

That’s just another way to look at criticism, as mentoring. And I try not to forget to say thanks when someone takes the time to point out an error or improvement to my translation.

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