The profile of the professional translator. Developing competencies for a rapid incorporation into the industry

A commitment to training translators in such a way as to enable them to be incorporated almost immediately into the working world is posing the agents responsible for drawing up curricular models, study plans and subject syllabuses the challenge of reconciling the sometimes-conflicting interests of academic training and the industry. This article analyses both perspectives and focuses on translation technology as a factor that is crucial for the design of a training programme that conforms to the current profile of professional translators.