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Keep up to date with the latest tips, events and news from the interpretation world and TikkTalk’s open marketplace.
Why the asylum centres at Hemsedal use TikkTalk
Finance director Mark Howie at Hemsedal asylum centres explains why his centres use TikkTalk for booking interpreters. – We're very pleased with TikkTalk. We save money at the same time as we know we're getting qualified interpreters [from Tolkeportalen.no, level...
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Helse Førde and TikkTalk’s pilot project is now live
Hospitals in the Helse Førde region have started using TikkTalk’s system, in a pilot to improve access to interpreters when treating foreign language patients. Innovative: The project allows for increased use of video interpretation, here demonstrated with a video...
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7 Tips for Planning a Career as an Interpreter
Planning a career as an interpreter? Here is what you should consider! You love languages. You have relatives who speak two or more languages, you're bicultural, and you have strong ties to a specific country. Or, you just love the challenge of meeting new people and...
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The importance of a good TikkTalk profile
A TikkTalk profile is the most important tool you have when reaching out to an user of interpreter services. You might have a LinkedIn profile showcasing all your work experience, and a TikkTalk profile has the same purpose: It shows who you are, and what services you...
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Challenges of a police interpreter
Imagine a crime scene where the involved parties do not understand each other. When police officers faced with such a crime scene have to take a statement, interview a victim or suspect, or share news with a victim’s family, they often need specially trained and...
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A normal day at the TikkTalk office
TikkTalk consists of seven full time employees, including the three founders, Gautam Chandna, Rodney Boot og Jørn Mikalsen. The rest of the team consists of 13 consultants and part time workers. At the moment, we also have an intern staying with us for three months. A...
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How to integrate TikkTalk with Skype for Business and Cisco
TikkTalk is easy to use, which is why it can be integrated with your existing systems. TikkTalk is compatible with Skype for Business and Cisco, and it's simple to start and run an interpretation session directly in your system using video or telephone. The TikkTalk...
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TikkTalk is approved by The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Are you taking your driving licence and need an interpreter? Use TikkTalk! Earlier this month, TikkTalk had a visit from The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) for inspection and approval of TikkTalk and our Safe Hub. The Safe Hub is a closed room where the...
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TikkTalk at Dagens Næringsliv’s disruption conference
What does disruption mean in Norway? Wednesday 15 March, Norwegian business newspaper Dagens Næringsliv will try to answer the question. Business leaders in Norway, including our own CEO, Gautam, will discuss how new technology displaces old business models. ...
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9 Tips for Being Professional on Video
In today’s world of advancing technology, the days of simple phone calls are ending. Business calls, meetings, doctors’ visits, job interviews and even interpretation sessions often take place on video. But how do you maintain professionalism and make a good...
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TikkTalk og Helse Førde sign NOK 14 million innovation contract
In health care, high-quality interpretation can be a matter of life or death. That is why the innovative tech startup TikkTalk has entered into a big project by Helse Førde, a region of hospitals in western Norway. The project will use TikkTalk’s digital platform and...
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Qualification levels for interpreters
Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi) TikkTalk verifies all information about education and authorisation based on the guidelines made by the Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi). IMDi grants a state certification letter to...
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How to work effectively with an interpreter
Due to the internationalisation of daily life and business, the likelihood that you will need the services of a professional interpreter is growing every day. This is why it is essential to know how to work with them effectively in order to gain the most benefit. ...
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Open house at Oslo Science Park
On Thursday 2 February, Oslo Science Park is opening its doors. Across six floors, the park hosts some of Norway's most exciting tech companies and research institutions. As one of the park's growing tech startups, TikkTalk will speak at the event. We have long been...
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Meet Aman, our community manager
Aman is TikkTalk's community manager. Aman previously worked as an interpreter, and was also an active user of interpretation services during his time running an asylum reception centre in Otta, Norway. Here, Aman tells a bit more about himself and shares his tips for...
read moreMeet Skiwo’s new employee Mohamad Kensas
We from Skiwo would like to introduce our new employee Mohamad Kensas from Syria, who will support the team as interpreter and quality assurance tester. In the following, you find a short interview about his flight from Syria to Norway, the challenges he encountered...
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Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting – what’s the difference?
There are two main methods of interpretation: simultaneous and consecutive. As they are sometimes misunderstood, we've prepared this basic primer for you. Find out more about the difference between the two types, and the pros and cons of each one. What are the two...
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TikkTalk’s 2016 in numbers
It’s been a great first year for TikkTalk. We founded the company in February, went to market in July, and saw huge growth by December. It’s not easy being a tech company in a mostly non-tech industry, but we think we are doing well so far with changing the face of...
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The difference between interpreters and translators: Don’t mix them up!
Many people use the terms interpreter and translator interchangeably. But although the two perform similar tasks, there is a vast difference in skills, training and between the professions. What is an interpreter? Interpreters deal with spoken language and translate...
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Slush 2016: TikkTalk joins Europe’s leading startups
TikkTalk is joining Europe's leading startups at Slush 2016 in Helsinki this week. We look forward to two full days with some of the most exciting tech companies out there. If you're in Helsinki, let us know and we'll see you at Slush! Nähdään siellä! Slush is one of...
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