How to Join the U.S. A.T.A.
How and Why Join the U.S. A.T.A. ? That is a common question we receive from prospective candidates. Let me answer this 2-part question, correspondingly in 2 sections.
Section 1 : Why Join the U.S. A.T.A. ?
Answer: It is to your Advantage! in many ways.
First, You become part of an Organization: Large enough to be nationally and internationally recognized, yet small enough that each member matters, and has a voice. Each U.S. A.T.A. member can send their opinions, ideas, etc. for consideration by the organization as a whole. Every member has credentials that Command Respect and Commendation, Nationally and Internationally.
As a U.S. A.T.A. member you publicly demonstrate this by signing, stamping official translations with your U.S. A.T.A. membership number. The unique U.S. A.T.A. number, is accessed by customers, through a public member verification section on the U.S. A.T.A. website, to verify your credentials as an authoritative translator and interpreter, 24/7/365.
Second, Boost your Visibility! Reach More Customers! As a member you are listed in the U.S. A.T.A. Member Directory, and as a Certified Translator or Interpreter you are listed in the Language Services Directory, which customers use to find U.S. A.T.A. certified translators and interpreters.
Third, Recognized U.S. A.T.A. Certification Career Advancement : Advance your Career with a U.S. A.T.A. certification. Specialty certification, for Medical Interpreters or Foreign Credential Analysis is available for U.S. A.T.A. Members. Marketability : Boost your CV with a shot of International Flare!
Section 2: How to Join the U.S. A.T.A.
This is the easiest part of all! To begin your international journey, Join the USA Translators Association here:
After a joining as a Member, Get Certified in a Language (or 2,3!) and publicly show your credentials or demonstrate Professional Achievement!
For Language Service Providers/Translation Agencies/ AI-SI Agents :
It is also to your Advantage to be corporate or institutionally certified;
