How to be a Successful Freelance Translator: Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072XSQ6QN |
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| Number of Pages | : | 185 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
According to Commons Sense Advisory, a consulting firm, the translation, interpreting and localization industry has revenues of $37 billion per year, and it continues to grow. Unfortunately, many translators will miss this opportunity because freelance translation means an entire new process that no course or school teaches. It walks you through the process of becoming a successful freelance translator, from preparation, to being chosen, to the translation process, to getting paid, and even to expansion - if you want to see how far you can take your translation business. . You can get paid to translate documents for the clients you choose, during the hours you choose, and wearing the clothes that you choose. A combination of an economic downturn resulting in a difficulty in finding new jobs, near-universal access to the Internet, and the ever-increasing globalization of businesses and organizations, leads to a perfect storm of opportunity for those who speak more than one language. Translators can now earn a great living in ways that were unimaginable just 10-15 years ago. Freelance translation is fast growing to be one of the best opportunities for people who wish to work from home. Do you know where to find clients? How do you discern the useful clients from the wastes of time? How can you make sure they pick you as a translator? How will