What is a freelance translator and how to succeed as one?

Among the various career opportunities available for translators, becoming a freelance translator is probably the one you have the most freedom with. Indeed, it combines the aspects of other types of the translator’s job, and as you are your own boss, you get to choose your field of expertise, your clients, and even your schedule. … Lire la suite What is a freelance translator and how to succeed as one?

Proofreading and Post-Editing: Gotta Catch ’Em All

Examining a text attentively to identify and correct misspellings, grammar mistakes or any other style or typographical errors would be a good start to define proofreading. Indeed, a simple spelling mistake or a misplaced or forgotten comma can greatly alter the meaning of a sentence. Within those two sentences, you can see that grandma’s fate … Lire la suite Proofreading and Post-Editing: Gotta Catch ’Em All

Challenging yourself: Translating for International Organizations

Going institutional is often considered as the next step in a translator’s career, leading to better pay, more interesting translations and greater stability. It might not be easy to get your foot in the door but once it’s done, things are likely to turn out quite well for you. Let’s delve into the wonders of … Lire la suite Challenging yourself: Translating for International Organizations

Tired of Being A Freelancer? Become An In-House Translator!

Translation is currently a booming sector thanks to the growing needs in communication around the globe. And when you think about professional translation, those who might come to mind first are the freelance translators and the well-known translation agencies as they are at the forefront of the language service providing industry. An often-forgotten alternative for … Lire la suite Tired of Being A Freelancer? Become An In-House Translator!

The Project Manager: Every Ship Needs a Captain

A lonesome figure hiding in the shadows of an office, quietly typing on a computer and deciphering the mysteries of a foreign language. That might be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about translators, and even more so since the outbreak of Covid-19. While this picture represents part of our reality, it … Lire la suite The Project Manager: Every Ship Needs a Captain