Monthly Archives: July 2013

  • Time management
    Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators

    Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators

Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators

Time management can be a challenge for any freelance writer. A translator is no different. There are challenges in working from home. Freelance writers and translators have a strong sense of responsibility and discipline, which allows them to work from a home office setting. Translators who work on a freelance basis must ensure that they are comfortable setting realistic targets and boundaries with clients to ensure they can complete the work and meet […]

  • Computer assisted translation tools
    CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent

    CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent

CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent

Currently there is no reason for language to be a barrier to communication between people. Translators provide services to all types of clients to translate documents, websites, medical records, literature, and other forms of written communications into other languages.  CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tools are designed to provide computer software for translators to use to produce what is sometimes referred to as “machine-aided” translation.  This tool can help translators be more efficient.

A CAT […]

  • Translation job
    Is a Career in Translation For You? Is a Career in Translation For You?

    Is a Career in Translation For You?

Is a Career in Translation For You?

A career in translation can be rewarding and interesting. If you are a writer with a good attention to detail, and can compose more than one language, a full or part-time job may exist for you.

 

Training

There are many opportunities to receive training, either formal or informal, in translation services. Many universities offer educational opportunities for this. Translation services are required these days by industries like police, hospital, lawyers, and government.  There is a large […]

  • Freelance translator
    Getting Started in Freelance Translation Getting Started in Freelance Translation

    Getting Started in Freelance Translation

Getting Started in Freelance Translation

Are you fluent in more than one language? You might be thinking of looking for work as a freelance translator rather than employment with an agency. You have come to the right place for advice. Just as with any other type of freelance work, you will need dedication and motivation to make it profitable for you. Here are a few tips and things to consider when going into the field of freelance translation.

Research […]

  • Medical translation
    Career Opportunities for Medical Translators Career Opportunities for Medical Translators

    Career Opportunities for Medical Translators

Career Opportunities for Medical Translators

Medical translators are in demand now more than ever. In the past, the only career options for a person with a medical background or education was an actual hands-on job in the medical field – in a doctor’s office or hospital, for example. However, for persons with knowledge of medicine and fluency in two or more languages, work in medical translation is now available.

Medical translators have a very important job where accuracy and knowledge […]

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