One of the best parts of working in a translation company is when we have an opportunity to tangibly help someone out. We recently had clients who had accidents in other countries resulting in severe injuries. All of these medical documents were in Portuguese and Japanese, and they needed to be translated so that they […]

We would like to share some interesting experiences we encountered while handling large translation projects. For example, we recently finished a 330-page Japanese to English translation of medical records, which posed some interesting challenges due to its sheer size and the highly specialized medical content. When working on a large project, we have to be […]

People face challenges in every work environment, and the language services industry is no different. How do we break through them? We work in a fast-paced environment, often with a lot of requests coming in on a daily basis. How do we juggle many things at once without dropping the ball? How do we handle […]

At Monterey Language Services we always encourage everyone to think energetically and positively. We recently came across two articles about the power of thought and the brain, which can makes us happier and more energetic people at work and in life. The first article, published in Scientific American, discusses how our expectations and associations can […]

One characteristic of our Monterey Language Services team is that we are high-energy. We are motivated individuals, but motivation is not the only source of our energy. We are energized by the interactions we have with our clients, with our colleagues, and simply from the passion that we have for languages. Energy from Colleagues In […]

It might sounds obvious, but words truly are the foundation of good communication. We might have the best idea in the world, but what good is a great idea if we can’t communicate it clearly to other people? Even worse, imagine if we use the wrong words (intentionally or unintentionally), we can leave people feeling […]

Here at Monterey Languages Services we have a unique work environment. We like to think of our work as a solar system. Each team member is a planet that follows its own path, but each planet is going in the same direction, and all orbit a giant star which is our client base. Each employee […]

A day at our work as a translation and interpretation company can be compared to creating a piece of music. We often manage our work in a way that cultivates a rhythm and flow that feels like a melody. Creating a good flow or melody every day at work can really enhance our work experience […]

Language services such as translation and interpretation can be compared to the work of angels. Angels are described as always present and caring beings that watch over you and help you make the right choices. Translators and interpreters do the same by working with you to help you communicate with those around you. A “language […]

The translation and interpretation industry is a typical example of how technology has been moving us towards tomorrow’s world. Monterey Language Services recently posed a question about automation in the workplace to people who are interested in working with us in the office. We found that the answers are interesting and representative, and therefore we […]