Linguistics Careercast

“Networking is mutual aid.” Daniel Ginsberg is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the American Anthropological Association, where they bring their knowledge of association management and organizational anthropology to help association leaders understand the culture of the AAA community and create new pathways into active, engaged membership. For the previous four years as Director of Education and Professional Practice, they oversaw the AAA’s professional development and public outreach efforts, including nonformal education such as internships, workshops and mentoring, as well as informal education such as career development resources, youth outreach and webinars. They have taught as an adjunct professor in the American University departments of anthropology and world languages & cultures, and as a public high school ESL teacher. They also serve on the Program Committee at the LSA. Daniel Ginsberg on LinkedIn Annals of Anthropological Practice, vol 47 #1 American Association of Applied Linguistics World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration Topics include – anthropology – TESOL – networking – Center for Applied Linguistics – post docs – AAAL – project management – non-formal educationThe post Episode #42: Daniel Ginsberg first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Where in your body do you feel a ‘yes’?” Aubrie Amstutz is a cognitive linguist & researcher working towards AI Fairness. She earned a Master’s in Linguistics and Cognitive Science at University of Siena in Italy. She is interested in using empirical linguistic research to dispel language myths. This has taken the form of promoting anti-accent stigma in second language development at Duolingo, exploring the downfalls of prescriptive grammar rules in foreign language learning guides, conducting research into anti-bias and discrimination in AI-powered language systems at Microsoft Research, and most recently in guiding product policy decisions and developing safety strategies for TikTok’s text-based features. Aubrie Amstutz on LinkedIn Aubrie Amstutz’ website The Linguist List Amanda Montell’s book Cultish Topics include – creative writing – screenwriting – networking – auditing – administrative academia – cult of academia – analytical linguistics – content moderation – prompt engineeringThe post Episode #41: Aubrie Amstutz first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“The jump to industry means recognizing transferable skills, industry prep, and interview prep” This episode is an audio presentation of a talk called “Alexa, how can I transition to industry positions with a background in (mostly qualitative) critical discourse analysis?” The presenter is Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, who previously appeared as a guest on this podcast. It was given in October 2023 at Georgetown University, as part of the Linguistics Career Series, a monthly talk series held by the Linguistics Department. In this series, Linguists who work outside academia speak to students about their personal career path, as well as introduce opportunities for linguists in different sectors of employment. Alfonso Sánchez-Moya is a discourse analyst currently employed at Amazon. The video recording of this talk is available on our YouTube channel, Linguistics Career Launch. Alfonso Sánchez-Moya on LinkedIn Alfonso’s website Topics include – discourse analysis – digital discourse – NLP – Alexa – tech workThe post Episode #40: Alfonso Sánchez-Moya at Georgetown University first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Naming isn’t an academic exercise – it’s more about your gut feeling about a name” Eric Jackson is a linguist, namer, and brand strategist. He earned his master’s degree in linguistics from Boston University, where his thesis was called “A linguistic introduction to brand naming”. His employment as a namer has spanned top-tier companies like Lexicon Branding, Salt Branding (now Material), and Northbound, and he’s created names for companies like Philips, New Balance, Verizon, Gillette and Nestlé. He’s also a fan of Dungeons and Dragons. Eric Jackson on LinkedIn Sketch Engine (corpus analysis tool) Corpus of Contemporary American English Catchword soda names Topics include – networking – theology – job hopping – small agencies – naming – branding – internships – taxonomy – linguistic analysisThe post Episode #39: Eric Jackson first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Including personal information on your resume is recommended – it shows recruiters that you’re a well-rounded person” Marina Zhukova is finishing a PhD in linguistics at UC Santa Barbara. During her time in school, both in the US and Russia, where she was born, she has held a number of internships related to linguistics, most recently at Amazon, working on Alexa. Marina is skilled in Conversational AI, Customer Research, and Product Management; she was selected as one of the 60 students out of 1,500+ applicants to attend Google’s Product Inclusion and Equity Summit. Marina Zhukova on LinkedIn Marina Zhukova on github LSA 2024 Panel: Securing an internship, contract work and part-time jobs during your degree program: A practical guide for linguistics students & faculty advisors Imagine PhD The Graduate Program in Management Practice (GPMP) Beyond Academia at UCSB Topics include – internships – computational linguistics – informational interviews – LinkedIn – knowledge engineer – Alexa – conversational AI – international visasThe post Episode #38: Marina Zhukova first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“I’m a jack of all trades – all linguists are” Falene McKenna is a linguist, tech enthusiast, conversation wizard, and a “true robot whisperer”. She studied Computational Linguistics at the University of Alberta. Since then, she’s led QA crusades, expanded beta programs across North American homes, and built customer support systems from the ground up. Falene has presented at various events, including the Conversation Design Festival 2022, emphasizing the importance of bot building standards, language expertise in AI experiences, and persona building. She is also an active member of Women in Voice, promoting gender diversity in the voice technology industry. Falene McKenna on LinkedIn Falene McKenna’s speaking profile on Sessionize Alberta Language Technology Lab (ALT Lab) Conversation Design Institute Danielle Boyer’s Skobots Topics include – language revitalization – computational linguistics – QA – robotics – conversational AI – conversation design – data science – academic precarity – job interviewsThe post Episode #37: Falene McKenna first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

Michal Temkin Martinez Anna Marie Trester “Don’t let one bridge troll stop you – find another bridge!'” Anna Marie Trester is Michal Temkin Martinez Anna Marie Trester on LinkedIn Buy Anna Marie’s books, Employing Linguistics and Bringing Linguistics to Work Career Linguist network Michal Temkin Martinez on LinkedIn and on Wikipedia Michal Temkin Martinez’ website Boise State University Linguistics Dept. “Employing Linguistics” class at Boise State   Topics include – informational interviews – entrepreneurship – sociolinguistics – Boise State University – transferable skills – career readiness – internships  The post Episode #36: Anna Marie Trester and Michal Temkin Martinez first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Just because you have a PhD doesn’t mean you’ll get hired at an advanced position in a company.” Kaitlyn Tagarelli earned her PhD in Linguistics from Georgetown University and eventually made the move to the language-learning industry, making it more fun, accessible, and effective through evidence-based solutions. She is currently Head of Research for Mango Languages. She draws on her interdisciplinary background in linguistics, language learning, pedagogy, educational technology, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience to drive research initiatives and collaborations. Kaitlyn Tagarelli on LinkedIn Kaitlyn’s blog posts, Adventures in Language, at Mango Languages Kaitlyn’s YouTube series: Science Behind Language Learning Mango Methodologies The Linguist List Topics include – neurolinguistics – postdocs – the Linguist List – job interviews – transferable skills – research studies – thought leadership – applied linguisticsThe post Episode #35: Kaitlyn Tagarelli first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Educational Technology. Our three panelists followed different routes from linguistics into Education Technology. They’ll share their decisions about taking these routes, and what’s involved in this profession. The moderator in Kaitlyn Tagarelli. Panelists: Anastassia Loukina on LinkedIn Sam Cooper on LinkedIn Emily Moline on LinkedIn Anna Marie Trester’s Career Camp Topics discussed include – educational technology – project management – transferable skills – coding – informational interviews – soft skills – collaboration – internships – indigenous languages – salary negotiationsThe post Episode #34: Linguists in Ed Tech (LCL audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“I had a foot out the door for years – and it was still a total re-evaluation of my life'” After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, Suzanne Wertheim held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems. Suzanne has done fieldwork with speakers as diverse as Tatar nationalists in the former Soviet Union, Native Americans in central California, comedians in Los Angeles, and female engineers of San Francisco and Silicon Valley. She now runs Worthwhile Research & Consulting, which specializes in analyzing and addressing bias at work. Her book, The Field Guide to Inclusive Language, is an essential resource for anyone interested in inclusive language. It’s out now! Suzanne Wertheim’s website Suzanne Wertheim on LinkedIn Worthwhile Consulting Buy The Field Guide to Inclusive Language Topics include – DEI – inclusive language – endangered languages – grieving academia – hierarchies – language bias – consultingThe post Episode #33: Suzanne Wertheim first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“You’ve got to figure out how to talk about your own expertise'” Bozena Pajak is is the Vice President of Learning and Curriculum at Duolingo, where she works at the intersection of learning science and product development. She got her PhD at UC San Diego, training in linguistics and cognitive psychology. She now focuses on developing digital educational products that are both effective and motivating for learners. Bozena Pajak’s website Bozena Pajak on LinkedIn   Topics include – language learning – multilingualism – second language acquisition – cognitive science – two-body problem – language learning courses – Duolingo – metrics – management – data analysis – language typologyThe post Episode #32: Bozena Pajak first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Don’t underestimate the power of the skills you have.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. Our three panelists followed different routes from linguistics into work in non-profit organizations. They share their decisions about taking these routes, and what’s involved in working in this sector. The moderator is Alex Johnston. Panelists: Marissa Fond on LinkedIn Meg Montee on LinkedIn Minnie Quartey on LinkedIn Topics include – non-profits – Center for Applied Linguistics – applied linguistics – testing – government work – data analyst – framing – collaboration – grant proposals – fundingThe post Episode #31: Linguists in Non-Profit Orgs (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“You have to ask yourself, ‘What am I meant to be doing when I’m done with graduate school?'” Kate Mesh is a linguist who is working as a disability-inclusive researcher in London, England. She helps major brands to improve their designs by observing the friction points, and innovated solutions, of their customers with a range of specific access needs. She leads accessibility-oriented projects that shape strategy and design choices for businesses ranging from retail corporations to government innovation agencies. Her fieldwork in grad school was focused on studying how hearing people gesture while they speak, and how deaf people adapt many of these gestures to use in young sign languages that are just now being created. Kate Mesh on LinkedIn Kate Mesh on Github International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) CPACC Certification Nancy Frishberg Topics include – ASL – sign linguistics – deaf studies – post docs – work environment – networking – research design – project management – ethnography – bible translation – ChatinoThe post Episode #30: Kate Mesh first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“In industry, personal qualities are just as important as qualifications – who you are, what you’re interested in.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual career panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. It’s true: Developing brand names is a real job, and one for which linguists are particularly well-suited. In this Career Linguist panel, three professional namers will share their career journeys, how they use their linguistic training at work, and discuss the opportunities available in naming and branding for interested linguists. Panelists: Will Leben on LinkedIn Eric Jackson on LinkedIn Laurel Sutton on LinkedIn LCL panel on translation/localization (YouTube video) LCL naming workshop (YouTube video) Topics include: – naming – branding – sound symbolism – linguistic skills – trademarks – cross-cultural communication – teamwork  The post Episode #29: Linguists in Naming (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Sometimes having a PhD will not be to your advantage – it can put you in a box” Alfonso Sánchez-Moya is a discourse analyst currently employed at Amazon. He earned a PhD in English linguistics in Spain and did post doctoral work at Harvard and at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He is particularly interested in online discourse and multimodal communication, mostly looking at the connections between language, ideology, power and identity. He is also interested in digital discourse and communication as key components of online education, fields he has been involved with in professional terms for the last ten years. Alfonso Sánchez-Moya on LinkedIn Alfonso’s website Topics include – success in grad school – discourse analysis – non-linear paths – digital discourse – resumes – bilingual education – NLP  The post Episode #28: Alfonso Sánchez-Moya first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“There’s nothing more important than staying in touch with people” This episode is an audio version of a live recording of the Linguistics Careercast podcast. The panel was held on June 24, 2023, as part of the 2023 LSA Summer Institute at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Today our three panelists will discuss non-academic career options combining cognitive science and linguistics, focusing on their journeys from academia to industry. Each of the panelists speaks about their experiences for about ten minutes, and then we go to questions both in the Zoom chat and live at the Institute, where the lovely and talented Hadas Kotek (Apple) moderates. The video is available on the Linguistics Career Launch YouTube channel. Best practices for informational interviews (LCL video) Panelists: Ann Thyme-Gobbel, Vice President, UX & Design, Milo Jayden Ziegler, Vice President of Product, Alembic Technologies, Inc. Michelle Gregory, Senior Vice President of Data Science at [24]7.ai The panel was moderated by Christopher Stewart (Google) and Laurel Sutton (Catchword Branding). Producer: Alex Johnston, MLC Director, Georgetown University Integrity Communications   Topics include – cognitive science – data science – machine learning – NLP – product management – informational interviews – UX – summer internshipsThe post Episode #27: LCC Live at Amherst: Careers for Cognitive Science Linguists first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“You may be looking for a job, but people are looking for YOU.” Careers for linguists in government roles are more that just working for a three-letter agency. The government is a big space which presents lots of room to work on different problems of public interest. In this panel, three linguists talk about their path from academia to government roles at the federal and state level. Panelists: – Sarah Clark on LinkedIn (U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory), – Bill Marcellino on LinkedIn (RAND Corporation) – Cecilia Castillo Ayometzi on LinkedIn (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) Moderator: Emily Pace Topics include: – sociolinguistics – government work – networking – job titles – data analyst – qualitative data analysis – behavioral science – mixed methods – transferable skills – salary schedules – public policy  The post Episode #26: Careers in Government (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“If you think you can do a job, apply for it – even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications!” Kristina Wagers is a Principal Solutions Architect at Gainwell Technologies; she is part of the Conversation Design Team for Gainwell’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology. After starting out as a biology major, she switched to English Language and Literature and then earned her Master’s in Applied Linguistics through the University of Birmingham, specializing in discourse analysis and sociolinguistics. She’s also been an English language instructor in Europe and the US. Kristina Wagers on LinkedIn The Professor is Out (Facebook group) Conversation Design Institute Topics include – teaching English – TEFL – transferable skills – discourse analysis – sociolinguistics – market research – conversation design – chatbots – self-careThe post Episode #25: Kristina Wagers first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

Dana Chisnell joined the US Digital Service as a Policy Design Researcher and General Problem Solver. Her current challenge is designing for language access. The US government makes all kinds of information available in multiple languages, depending on the program, mostly in print. This is a logistics problem, but also a power/equity issue. How do we design for it? And how do you get started in this kind of government work? Presenter: Dana Chisnell (US DHS) Moderator: Nancy Frishberg   Dana Chisnell’s website Dana Chisnell on LinkedIn Society for Technical Communication Center for Civic Design United States Digital Service Topics include – technical writing – document design – government policy – US Digital Service – civic design – language accessThe post Episode #24: Language Access to Government (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Do linguistics, but pick up other valuable skills in while you’re in school – it will always help!” Joseline Segovia is an experienced Language Access Specialist with expertise in facilitating multilingual and multicultural communication through community-centered practices and innovation; she is passionate about the advancement of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. She has provided language services in fields including education, public service, government, tech companies, and the entertainment industry. Joseline Segovia on LinkedIn   Topics include – interpreting – conversation design – language access – language bias – language coaching – networking – entertainment – DEI – resumes – LinkedInThe post Episode #23: Joseline Segovia first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Take first step – pick a direction, try something out. Let your career build as it happens.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Linguist in the C-Suite, and the moderator is Nancy Frishberg. The panelist is Andrea Leszek, who is a technology leader with broad experience building products that customers love. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Technology at Salesforce, responsible for engineering and business operations, agile, and employee enablement. Andrea is also responsible for customer enablement via technology communications, documentation, and in-app user assistance. She is a founding member of the Salesforce Women’s Network, and is passionate about diversity in tech. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Linguistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Andrea Leszek at LinkedIn Topics include: – technical writing – transitions – MIT – C-Suite – management training – speech recognition – internshipsThe post Episode #22: Linguist in the C-Suite (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Don’t put yourself in a little box – what matters is what you DO with your degree” Nora Díaz holds a B.A. in English Language Teaching and Translation. She is a full-time published EN-ES translator and translation team leader, working on a wide variety of topics. Her interest in productivity has led to a constant exploration of technology to boost productivity, such as CAT tools, speech recognition and custom macros. In her blog, Nora Díaz on Translation, Teaching and Other Stuff, she shares what she has learned with translators from around the globe. Nora Díaz on LinkedIn The Translator’s Toolbox American Translator’s Association ProZ.com (Online Community and Workplace for Language Professionals) Translator’s Cafe Topics covered: – translation – conference interpretation – work environment – self employment – T & I (translation and interpretation) – language service providers (LSP) – remote work – project managementThe post Episode #21: Nora Diaz first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“It didn’t feel like trailblazing—it felt like floundering.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is Stages & Changes over the Course of your Career, and the moderator is Susan Steele. Academic linguist, career linguist, whatever linguist. This part of your life has to negotiate with the other roles you fill – parent, partner/spouse, child. The negotiation is ongoing, but the terms may vary with time and circumstances. The members of this panel will discuss examples of such negotiation from their own lives and consider the major changes that ensued. Presenters: Judith Klavans Evelyne Tzoukermann Susan Steele Nina Macdonald   Topics include – partners – changing jobs – marriage – negotiation – children – parents – being a female linguist – two-body problem – taking risksThe post Episode #20: Stages & Changes Over the Course of Your Career (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“What work does linguistics prepare you for? Technically nothing, but also – everything!” Nicole Rybak recently completed an internship in naming at Leaderboard Branding. She received both a BA and an MA in linguistics from Georgetown University, and is bilingual in both English and Polish. She is a sociolinguist who has also served as a high school speech coach. Nicole Rybak on LinkedIn Topics covered: – naming – branding – internships – sociolinguistics – marketing – advertising – business basics – networking – resumes – pharma namingThe post Episode #19: Nicole Rybak first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“You don’t need to find your lifetime career the first time you apply for a job.” Alicia Chatten works in Technical Communications at Kargo, where she focuses on company-internal communication across teams. This consists of technical writing, intranet management, and the development of learning and training materials. She holds a BA in linguistics from Washington University in St. Louis, and an MA in linguistics (with a concentration in phonology and phonetics) from New York University. Alicia Chatten’s website Alicia Chatten at LinkedIn Write the Docs Topics covered: – multilingualism – music – project work – informational interviews – phonology – computational linguistics – technical documentation – technical writing – advertising Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #18: Alicia Chatten first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Sometimes it’s just one word that makes all the difference.” This episode is a recording of a special live episode of the Linguistics Careercast podcast. Our show features interviews with linguists who have made the transition from academia to industry, at all stages of their careers, and in a wide variety of businesses, from tech to marketing to education and more. The panel was held on February 11, 2023, during LingFest, a part of LingComm 2023 Panelists: Aubrie Amstutz, Product Policy Analyst, Text Features, TikTok Alfonso Sánchez-Moya, AI/ML Data Linguist, Amazon Juan Rosas, Language Access Policy Coordinator, City of Long Beach Laurel Sutton, Professional Namer, Catchword Branding Producer: Alex Johnston, MLC Director, Georgetown University Integrity Communications Cultish by Amanda Montell Worthwhile Consulting, Suzanne Wertheim Topics include – language learning – AI – language policy – UX – discourse analysis – sociolinguistics – Alexa – NLP – linguistic anthropology – language access – marketing – salaries – free labor – DEI Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #17: LCC live at LingFest first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Learn how to negotiate a salary.” Ezra Wyschogrod is a Language Engineer at Amazon Alexa, focusing on entertainment, including music, video, and sports requests from customers. His work spans Natural Language Understanding and Automatic Speech Recognition. He holds a BA in linguistics from Columbia University, and an MS in Linguistics from Georgetown. Ezra Wyschogrod on LinkedIn Georgetown MLC Program Topics covered: – phonetics – sociolinguistics – job search – networking – government work – tech – Alexa – salary negotiations Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #16: Ezra Wyschogrod first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Stand your ground, don’t be intimidated: Never think that you can’t do the job.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The title of the panel is National Language Processing and the moderator is Christopher Phipps. Natural Language Processing or NLP is a branch of artificial intelligence concerned with automated interpretation and generation of human language. The goal of NLP is how to program computers to process and analyze large amounts of natural language data, including both text and speech data. Unlike earlier fully rules-based methods, more recently NLP proceeds by using machine learning and statistical methods. Our panelists followed different routes from linguistics into Natural Language Processing (NLP). They share their decisions about taking these routes, and what’s involved in this profession. They also discuss the common question for working in NLP: how technical do I need to be? Ezra Wyschogrod on LinkedIn Esmé Manandise on LinkedIn Rich Campbell on LinkedIn   Topics include – natural language processing – natural language technology – NLP – Alexa – project management – networking – job qualifications – coding – Python – salaries Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #15: Natural Language Processing (LCL audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“There are jobs that you could never have imagined – and they’re possible.” David Peterson received a master’s degree in Linguistics from UC San Diego in 2005 and he’s been creating languages since 2000. He served as a cofounder and original board member of the Language Creation Society, and served as its president from 2011 to 2014. He has worked as a language creator on numerous television shows and films, including HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix’s The Witcher, the CW’s The 100, and Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon. In the fall of 2015 he published his nonfiction work The Art of Language Invention with Penguin Books. Jessie Sams got her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Colorado Boulder, and until recently was a professor of linguistics at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, where she created a conlanging course and taught students how to construct a language from the ground up. She is now a full-time professional conlanger and works with David Peterson. David Peterson on LinkedIn Jessie Sams on LinkedIn David Peterson, The Art of Language Invention Language Creation Society LangTime Studio on YouTube Topics include – language creation – conlanging – grad school – Hollywood – language learning Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #14: David Peterson and Jessie Sams first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“The real technology behind technology is language.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021, and the moderator is Sue Lindner. The title of the panel is Linguists in Technical Communication. Technical Communication includes not only writing, but editing, training, UX design, and other tasks related to communication. We’ll hear from three linguists with experience in large corporations, freelance contracting, and consulting, in a variety of positions, about how they plan, execute and evaluate their work, and the special skills that their linguistics training provided. Joe Devney on LinkedIn Madeleine Adkins on LinkedIn Cate de Heer on LinkedIn Society for Technical Communication Write the Docs Jonathan Price and Henry Korman, How to Communicate Technical Information Roger Shuy, Fighting over Words Topics include – technical writing – technical communication – documentation – cultural communication – content strategy – content creation Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #13: Linguists in Technical Communication (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Be patient with yourself.” Eva-María Suárez Büdenbender holds a Ph.D. in Spanish from Pennsylvania State University and received her Master’s Degree from the same institution. She also holds a Master’s Degree in History. She was as Assistant Professor of Spanish at Shepherd University for 12 years before moving to industry. Today she designs, creates, and delivers a wide variety of language content to multiple levels of language learning in Spanish and German, at online learning companies like Mango Languages, Babbel, and Education First. Eva-Maria Suarez Büdenbender at LinkedIn Anna Marie Trester/Career Linguist Linguist List Topics covered: – Multilingualism – Content creation – Research – Sociolinguistics – Language learning – Apps – Contract work Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #12: Eva-María Suárez Büdenbender first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Your network is your net worth.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021; the moderator is Minnie Quartey Annan (Georgetown/Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington DC). From #BlackInTheIvory and beyond: The panelists discuss their experiences in and out of academia as they navigate success. the importance of networks, and whether DEI in the workplace is productive or just performative. Mackenzie Price on LinkedIn Na’im Tyson on LinkedIn NWAV (New Ways of Analyzing Variation), annual conference Topics covered: – Changing jobs – Structure of labor – Free labor – Affinity groups – Imposter syndrome – Networking – DEI – NWAV Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #11 – Being Black and Successful Beyond the Academy (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Why am I doing all this free labor?” Joseph Tyler is is a conversational designer at Uber, where he designs, builds, and delivers multi-modal conversational interactions for mobile, web and chat interfaces. He finished his PhD in linguistics in 2012 at the University of Michigan. He then did a psycholinguistics postdoc in Kentucky and was an assistant professor in Qatar before leaving academia, moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, and exploring work opportunities in tech. Prior to Uber, his primary design experience was 4.5 years with the avatar-driven conversation platform and health tech startup Sensely. Joseph Tyler at LinkedIn and his blog Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program at Michigan Anna Marie Trester/Career Linguist Jen Polk What Color is Your Parachute – The flower exercise   Topics covered: – Conversational AI – Conversation designer – NLP – Meetups – Networking – Chatbots Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #10: Joseph Tyler first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“User experience is a team sport.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021; the presenter is Nancy Frishberg, one of the LCL organizers. In this session, Nancy provides a historical perspective on the intersection of linguistics and user experience and design. She addresses questions such as: What is design? Who is a designer? What do we mean by user research? What is the difference between art and design? And how do your skills as a linguist translate to user design? Nancy Frishberg on LinkedIn Nancy Frishberg on Quora   Link to slides presented in this session Books and other resources to learn about design, user experience and user research Don Norman’s Design of Everyday Things https://jnd.org/tag/book/ Jeff Johnson’s Designing with the Mind in Mind http://uiwizards.com/ Jeff Johnson & Kate Finn’s Designing User Interfaces for an Aging Population http://uiwizards.com/ Christian Rohrer’s https://www.nngroup.com/articles/which-ux-research-methods/ (2017, rev 2022) Carolyn Jarrett’s Surveys That Work https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/surveys-that-work/ Steve Portigal’s Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries (User Research War Stories) https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/userresearch-war-stories/ UXPA: User Experience Professionals Association https://uxpa.org   Topics covered: – Design – Digital design – User research – Survey design – Methodologies Download a transcript here (Word doc) courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #9: User Experience and Design (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Closed mouths don’t get fed.” Victoria Hamilton is a computational linguist with an interest in language learning technology. She earned her Master’s in Computational Linguistics at Stony Brook University. Over the years she’s had a number of jobs, including as a graduate career coach and graduate coordinator at Stony Brook. She is now working as an analytical linguist at Grammarly. Victoria Hamilton at LinkedIn Topics covered: – Music – Life priorities – Employment during grad school – Being Black in linguistics – Networking Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #8: Victoria Hamilton first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Once you know what to search for in job titles, the jobs will come.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021; the moderator is Alexandra Johnston. In this session, Kelsey Kraus of Cisco presents an overview of selected jobs in HLT industry, many of which make use of skills in NLP, data science, and coding. She covers how to find them and what employers are looking for. She also discusses skills and self promotion, tips on structuring a resume and how to promote your research. Along the way, she addresses the common questions about technical skills that are required (or not) for industry work. Link to slides presented in this session Kelsey Kraus at LinkedIn Daniel Jurafsky and James H. Martin, Speech and Language Processing Topics covered – HLT/Human Language Technology – LinkedIn – Hiring process – Job search – Linguists in tech Download a transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca Dinu  The post Episode #7: Human Language Technology (HLT) Industry Jobs (LCL Audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“I’m in the middle of my journey from coursework to career.” Aine McAlinden is a recent graduate from Georgetown University’s Master’s in Language and Communication who is currently transitioning to a career in conversational design. She has experience in discourse analysis, professional communications, and social justice work, and she is also the host and creator of the podcast Language • n • Justice. Aine McAlinden at LinkedIn Topics covered: – Sociolinguistics – Conversation design – UI and UX – Informational interviews – Dialogue design Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #6: Aine McAlinden first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“The career you have in 20 years may not exist today.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021, and the moderator is Nancy Frishberg. Our guest is Janice (Ginny) Redish, who has had an exciting and fulfilling career applying her love of linguistics to making written materials easy for the people who must use them. Over the decades since she finished her Ph.D., Ginny has led teams turning government regulations into question-and-answer conversations, revolutionizing user manuals to be task-oriented and user-oriented, and giving website visitors what they need in well-organized plain language. She has also written numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, as well as 3 books: Letting Go of Words User and Task Analysis for Interface Design A Practical Guide to Usability Testing Ginny Redish’s website Topics covered: – Document design – Non-profits – Job titles – Content strategy – UX writing Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #5: Ginny Redish (LCL audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Learning how to present your linguistic experience in a way that a hiring manager can understand is really important.” Wendy Kempsell Jacinto was an exchange student in Germany during high school, which deepened her interest in languages. She went on to study linguistics and graduated with a PhD in Sociolinguistics from the University of Washington in 2015. Her research was on language mixing, particularly in the Spanish-English and Turkish-German bilingual communities. After graduating, she worked in Translation and Interpretation Project Management in healthcare settings for 6 years. She is currently a Linguistic Services Consultant at Acrolinx, a content improvement platform. Wendy Jacinto at LinkedIn Topics covered: – Sociolinguistics – Phonetics – Healthcare – Translation – Interpretation – Degree choices – Financial concerns Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #4: Wendy Jacinto first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Networking is actually just having quick conversations with people about what they do at work.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021. The moderator is Emily Pace. In this discussion, we’ll talk with linguists who are in their first career role after graduating. We’ll talk about the transition from school to work, what they wish they’d known when job searching, and what it’s been like to job search during the pandemic. There are three panelists: Sophia Chan (ETS Canada) Mark Norris (Grammarly) Tripp Maloney (inVibe Labs)   Topics covered: Analytical linguistics – Job titles – Job search – Dealing with rejection – Remote work – Networking – Negotiations – Transition to industry Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #3: Getting Your First Job Beyond Academia (LCL audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“When you’re looking for a job, you have to get used to things not working out – it’s a numbers game.” Marc Ettlinger is a linguist who is currently employed as a Linguistic Engineering Manager at Meta in California. He received a BA in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University and a PhD in Linguistics from UC Berkeley in 2008. Since then he’s been employed in the public and private sector as a linguist specializing in data research and analysis for machine learning, NLP systems, and AI. Marc Ettlinger at LinkedIn Douglas Hofstadter, Gödel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid ARLIS, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (formerly CASL, Center for Advanced Study of Language) Topics covered: – Neuroscience – Engineering – Government – Job hopping – Research – Data science – Psychological journey to industry Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #2: Marc Ettlinger first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.

“Find a champion. Find someone who smiles, but is ruthless.” This episode is an audio version of a virtual panel held at the Linguistics Career Launch in the summer of 2021, and the moderator is Nancy Frishberg. Our guest is Anne Krook: She is a former academic who transitioned successfully to the corporate and nonprofit workplaces: she helps graduate students and postdocs transition to non-academic workplaces and helps undergraduate humanities majors translate their skills into jobs. She works with companies and organizations on integrating younger women into the workplace, preparing them for success, and coaching them on interacting with colleagues. She’s got a book called “Now What Do I Say?”: Practical Workplace Advice for Younger Women. Her website is annekrook.com. Links to her website and other resources are in the show notes. Topics covered: – Faculty advice – How to talk to faculty about leaving academia – Student placement – UX – Translation – Conversational design – NLP Download the transcript here (Word doc) or view it online here courtesy of Luca DinuThe post Episode #1: Anne Krook (LCL audio) first appeared on Linguistics Careercast.