Translation 101: Starting Out As A Translator
Translation 101: Starting Out As A Translator
About the Book
This book is for anyone contemplating on becoming a translator, or for existing translators that need a concise crash course on their profession.
It explores the realm of translation, the benefits and working conditions, the types of translation work and tools available. It gets down to details regarding the tools a translator uses every day, providing information not only from the translator's perspective but also from the viewpoint of the translation engineer and translation project manager. It provides a hands-on approach to CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) Tools, on how you can take advantage of them regardless of your CAT Tool of choice.
You'll also learn how to successfully run your freelance translation business. You'll be presented with "inside" information on how clients (especially translation agencies) choose their translators. You'll learn how to set up profiting rates and how to find promising clients. You'll be given ideas for efficient organization of your work process and tips for successful customer relationship management. And, you'll be shown how to stay away from fraudulent companies too.
About the Author
Reader Testimonials
Fanis Tsigourlas
Great guide for those of us not accustomed to the translation business. Gets you up and running in no time!
Kostas Konstantinou
Worth every dollar! Despite being a part-time translator, I still found valuable information in this guide that helped me immensely!
Chrysa Liagoura
Provides a complete crash course to the uninitiated in the translation field. Highly recommended.
Table of Contents
Copyright Notice
About The Author
Part 1: So, You Want To Be A Translator…
Why Become A TranslatorFreelance Working Conditions
Translating Part-Time
You’re The Boss
Money, Money, Money!
Do I Need Any Special Skills Or Experience? Types Of Translation WorkGeneral Translations
Technical Translations
Medical Translations
Software, Game & Mobile App Localization
Subtitle & Voice-Over Translation
In-House Translation Jobs vs. FreelancingA Financially Safe Environment
Experience Build-Up
Free & Continuous Training
Business & Social Networking
Having It Both Ways
Software Tools Of The TradeDo I Need Them?
Basic Tools
Specialized Tools
Part 2: Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools: A Crash Course
So, What’s A CAT Tool?A Short Introduction
User Interface Overview
CAT Tools Panorama!
Translation Memories (TMs)What’s a Translation memory?
TM Match Categories
Word Counts, The Trados Discount Model & Weighted WordsThe Trados Discount Model
Weighted Words
Terminology Databases (TermBases) Handoff & Delivery PackagesHandoff Packages
Delivery Packages
A Typical Translation Project WorkflowClient Handoff
Translation
Proofreading & Spell-Checking
Verification Checks
Delivery / Handback
Machine Translation (MT) Avoiding CAT Tool Lock-InFreeing Past & Existing Translations
Keeping Your Future Work Cross-Platform
CAT Tools On A Mac Or GNU/LinuxNative CAT Tools
Virtualized CAT Tools
Part 3: Running A Freelance Translation Business
Defining Your Core Language Pairs Setting Up Your PricelistRates For Translation Agencies
Rates For Direct (Non-Agency) Customers
Minimum Charge
Indicative Word Rate & Minimum Charge Ranges
Choosing Your CAT Tool Marketing Your Business (Or How To Find Clients)Creating Or Spicing Up Your Resume/CV
Membership-based Translators’ Websites
Social Networks: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+
Online Business Directories
Your Personal Website
Pro Bono Service
Organizing Your WorkProject Dashboard
Tree Folder Structure
A Word About Purchase Orders & Invoices
Backups! Backups! Backups!
Client Relationship Quick Tips Avoiding Fraudulent ClientsAppendix 1: Translation Industry Glossary
Appendix 2: ISO Language Codes
Appendix 3: List of Translation Companies
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