The famous debate about gender discrimination at the workplace, particularly in terms of remuneration made me wonder if this applies to those who are active
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Seven Tips for Escaping the Overworked Translator’s Trap
Not turning down work is a trap! And when we find ourselves in that trap, chances are, it’s nobody’s fault but our own. Newbies may
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Article ou nouvelle autobiographique sur les arnaques aux traducteurs
J’ai le regret de vous annoncer que non, cela n’arrive pas qu’aux autres. Et plutôt que de vous faire part d’un article détaillé point par
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11 tips for new freelance translators on the hunt for their first assignments
A while ago a new colleague on a translators’ forum asked for advice on how to secure those all-important first assignments and set up shop
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Translators facing scam agencies, fake profiles, and other “con artists”: how to prevent their attacks?
Who isn’t tired of scam translation agencies? Have you ever been scammed? In my case, I have been scammed many times, but these experiences have
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Getting started in freelance translation: what we wish we’d known!
Starting a new career from scratch or going self-employed after years of employment can be daunting, and there’s lots of advice wafting around that might
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10 Factors That Help Determine Translation & Interpretation Fees
So you think: “Translating and interpreting is easy, anyone who knows two languages can do it. It should be really cheap, right?” Wrong. Let’s examine
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10 Simple Rules Every Translator Should Live By
For my first blog post of 2015 I decided to start with something motivational. Something that can inspire.. And here comes the very
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Visible translators – a new business model
The translation business model has seen little change for decades. Technology is challenging the status quo. Large, inflexible agencies and big technology solutions are not
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Three Lessons: Humility, Collaboration, Perseverance.
All three – in that order – hold the key to becoming a world-class translator. An interviewer, who was also a writer, once asked me
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Entrepreneur or Freelancer – What’s the Difference?
It seems like everyone with a business is an entrepreneur these days. The truth is, you don’t have to be an entrepreneur to run a
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Why Translators And Interpreters Compare Themselves To Doctors And Lawyers
A professional translator and interpreter should be seen in the same way as any professional in the medical or legal profession, because ultimately all three
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8 Skills You Must Have to Succeed as a Freelance Translator And How to Get Them
Necessary skills to succeed as a freelance translator and how to improve them. Having been a freelance translator for over 10 years, I can definitely
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Translators should not be subject to lie detector tests
It is inappropriate and wrong for translators to be ordered to take lie detector tests, says Brampton lawyer-linguist Suzanne Deliscar. The issue has become a
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Professionalism in the age of social media
We need to talk about online professionalism. Professionalism is a word we hear a lot as translators. As an unregulated industry, we naturally need to
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Technology, modernity, and globalization are great for interpreters, it’s just that…
Dear colleagues: We are very fortunate to live at a time when there are so many developments that make our lives more comfortable; this includes
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Is it better to work with agencies or direct clients?
Freelance translators have their say: Is it better to work with agencies or direct clients? Part of the joy of being a freelancer is being
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Freelancing Plus Financial Phobia Equals High Anxiety
Spring, a joyful season of rebirth, also brings its share of woes. Hay fever, for example, and taxes. If, like me, you are a freelancer
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Los traductores que comían cacahuetes
Antes que nada, voy a ser sincero: esta entrada la estoy escribiendo con cierto resentimiento, así que, es probable que cuando me tranquilice la vea
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Survey: Most Freelancers Are Unhappy with Their Income
Are you unsatisfied with how much you earn as a freelancer? If so, you’re not alone. That may not be all that comforting, but understanding
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Why Translators are Promoting Premium Markets
As one of the more visible proponents for moving upmarket into the premium translation market sector — a position I’ve argued since 1997, but one
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How to Deal with Rejection as a Freelancer
In order to become a successful freelancer, you must learn how to constructively deal with rejection. Here are 5 infallible strategies that will help you.
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4 Ways to Keep Track of Your Prospects Online
4 ways to keep track of your prospects and your potential customers online in order to sell them your services at the right time in
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Planning to get your first business cards? (Part I)
You’re creating your first business cards. CONGRATULATIONS! This is an important step for the development of your career and start networking ;-). Before you proceed,
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How to survive in the world where everybody tells you to become an expert translator?
Do you want to survive in the world where everyone is telling you to become an expert translator? This article provides thorough grounding in the
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Translator scams and how to protect yourself from them
Freelance translators should think of themselves as business people. As such, they should pay serious attention to risk management, including the actions needed to minimize
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Word of Mouth Marketing for Freelancers
Let me let you in on a secret. Building your freelance business is going to be tough at first. You’re going to spend more time
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