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Advanced Diploma of Translating and Interpreting graduate profile

Junyi Zhang

Program: Advanced Diploma of Translating and Interpreting, 2007
Profession: Interpreter/Translator
Workplace: Aust-China Group, Melbourne

“I believe studying this course [Advanced Diploma of Translating and Interpreting] was one of the smartest decisions I have ever made.”

Career Path

After graduating from RMIT with an Advanced Diploma of Translating and Interpreting in 2007, Junyi was appointed to the Aust-China Group, Melbourne. This employment has offered her the opportunity to apply her skills and also, importantly for a translator/interpreter in the early stages of her career, to learn from on-the-job training.

“I have been playing the role of translator and interpreter for our company whenever we have specific missions involving the Victorian Government and Chinese counterparts.”

At Aust-China Junyi has responsibility for 21st Century Chinese News, and it was in this capacity that she attended the news conference with Prime Minister John Howard and other Chinese News representatives in August 2007. [see photo]

The RMIT Difference

Junyi chose the Advanced Advanced Diploma of Translating and Interpreting at RMIT knowing that it would be an extremely challenging and demanding course. One of the outstanding features for her was the practical nature of the program, combined with the depth of the courses offered; these provided excellent preparation for her career in the translating and interpreting profession.

“I believe the Advanced Diploma of Translating and Interpreting is a rewarding course, I do encourage more students to take it up, it is absolutely worth the time and effort.”

Photo: Junyi Zhang (front right) at Parliament House, Melbourne: Prime Minister John Howard and Chinese News representatives (30 August 2007)