Resume Tips for Linguists from an Agency’s Perspective
Language Services Companies, especially if they offer both interpreting and translating, often receive a lot of resumes. Although we look at all of them, some of them certainly stand out above others...
View ArticleHaving a college degree doesn’t mean you can spell! Education v. Experience...
Working with linguists is a gift. Translators are some of the most beautiful writers in the world, and their attention to detai,l as well as grammatical abilities, allow one to concentrate on what the...
View ArticleTranslators are interesting creatures….
Translators are interesting creatures; one never knows what they will say in response to a question, comment, or blog posting. I never cease to be amazed, and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other...
View Articlehey freelancers!! Would a T-shirt make you feel appreciated?
I think one of the reasons I relate so well to translators is that I am an introvert by nature. Although I am forced out of my shell, the real me would prefer to be home curled up on the couch with a...
View ArticleDo interpreters need to be licensed?
We had a meeting with potential clients from a large financial firm, and the end result was that one of the staff members refused to understand that the interpreter or translators their firm used would...
View ArticleDo you check your work more carefully for a direct client than an agency?
I love proz.com and the discussions on their message boards are nearly always relevant and thought provoking. Yesterday evening a thread was running on Proz that asked translators how often they would...
View ArticleHow many translation errors are acceptable? Feedback wanted!
There are many articles online in the translation community regarding unhappy clients and how to deal with a situation when a customer is unhappy. Because of the wealth of advice out there, I am lead...
View ArticleFeedback Needed! What Skills Would YOUR Translation 101 class teach?
Global2Local has recently been asked to build curriculum for a series of courses centered primarily on medical interpreting, with the goal of advancing the skills of interpreters in our area. At this...
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