I work as an Italian English Translation Project Manager at the translations agency Axis Translations. Everyday me and my colleagues see larger numbers of enquiries from translators seeking work. I hope that some of my observations will help you be more successful. 1) Update and scan your computer for viruses How many translators CV’s get…
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There are countless languages in the world, most of which have many thousands and some even billions of monolingual or bilingual speakers. The laws of statistics would seem to dictate, therefore, that any attempt to set up a translation business is futile, if only because the number of potential competitors is overwhelming. However, once you…
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Quality Assurance (QA) in translation can be defined as all the systematic and planned actions established to ensure translation services adhere to client requirements and meet the expectations of the target market. The translation service provider bears the responsibility of establishing the methodologies and processes necessary to meet customer quality requirements. Language and Technical Quality:…
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Global trade has necessitated translation to and from many languages of the globe. An intricate process, owning to variations in syntax and construction rules in world languages, translation entails a careful selection of translator and reviewer services. Since you cant review the quality of a translated document, you can make sure that: 1. The document…
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There is no shortage of translators who take the plunge and set up shop as self-employed freelancers, but few have the ambition or the spirit to start up their own all-round translation agency. This is not surprising, of course, as the establishment of a full- scale translation agency is a quantum leap compared with what…
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I love almost everything about travel. I love the wonder and the newness of entering a culture that I have never been to before. I love meeting new people, trying new customs, and getting acquainted with the foods and drinks that people around the world love dearly. One thing, however, that I always struggle with…
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Using French learning software and French translators can be a very good option for those who want to learn to French but are short on time. TopTenREVIEWS has selected the best French Translators and French Learning Software programs, based on criteria including Feature Set, such as touch, sight, and sound; Ease of Use and Installation;…
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When a business goes global, there is a risk of being not properly understood in other languages, or, even worse, misunderstood. That is why, when you are going to expand your business, your success can depend on the person who translates your website, documentation, ads and so on. Don’t insist on translating your text word-by-word…
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After completing their translation training programmes at higher professional education or university level, many students cant wait to set up as a freelance translator. However, gaining a foothold as a freelancer in a very competitive translation market may turn out to be a pretty complicated business. Translation agencies are not usually keen on contracting inexperienced…
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Working for an agency or for private clients? One of the main challenges for freelance translators is to find suitable clients, and once they have found them, one of their main concerns is how to retain them. As a freelancer you may well find that working for translation agencies rather than for private clients offers…
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