New to freelancing Thread poster: Xiamin
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Xiamin
Local time: 05:23
Chinese to English
I have finally decided to pursue freelance translation work. I've read several entries in the getting established and money matters sections which have been extremely helpful. I posted a copy of my CV in my profile, under 'about me', and would appreciate any constructive criticism/suggestions. I will also be setting up my own website soon. In the meantime, I was planning to apply directly to some translation agencies. Does anyone have any hints or tips for me that may have been overlooked?... See more I have finally decided to pursue freelance translation work. I've read several entries in the getting established and money matters sections which have been extremely helpful. I posted a copy of my CV in my profile, under 'about me', and would appreciate any constructive criticism/suggestions. I will also be setting up my own website soon. In the meantime, I was planning to apply directly to some translation agencies. Does anyone have any hints or tips for me that may have been overlooked? (there are a lot of forum topics to get through!) Thanks in advance!
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| | | | Samuel Murray 
Netherlands
Local time: 17:23
Member (2006)
English to Afrikaans
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| Amy Duncan (X)
Brazil
Local time: 12:23
Portuguese to English
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| The book looks interesting, but... | Jul 19, 2007 |
...it only comes in e-book format, as far as I can see in this promo. The last thing I want to do after translating all day is read a book online! I suppose I could print it out, but it would be so much better if there were a regular version of this book (like the one in the picture...maybe it actually exists).
Amy
| | | | | Send your resume... | Jul 20, 2007 |
...to many translations companies! I started like that over 10 years ago and did not even have a profile on any of the web pages - like proz.com or aquarius.net... nor web site and I was always swamped with work (well, I also worked FT until yesterday and did translations/proof/edit/voice over on a side). Translation companies are always looking for the "back-translations" and that is what you'll be doing - from Chinese into US English. Good luck!
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| Question to Samuel | Jul 20, 2007 |
Hi Samuel,
It is funny you mention Alex Eames' book, since I always wondered whether people actually bought it! Did you actually get it and use it? And most of all, did it work??!
Thanks for your feedback )
Annelise
| | | | Vadim Pogulyaev
Thailand
Local time: 22:23
Member (2007)
English to Russian
| good question | Jul 20, 2007 |
Annelise Meyer wrote:
And most of all, did it work??!
Annelise
My question as well=)
I haven't heard about this particular book, but I can't trust any book, that is called like:
Make $100,000 ($500,000, $1,000,000, lots of cash) in a week (day, month, year, right now) by making toys (stock trading, cleanig streets, selling drugs, doing nothing).
Please forgive my scepsis=)
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| | | | Samuel Murray
Netherlands
Local time: 17:23
Member (2006)
English to Afrikaans
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Annelise Meyer wrote:
Did you actually get it and use it? And most of all, did it work??!
I bought it at the beginning of this year. I read it in two days flat. I reread sections of it. Much of it is common sense, but it is really, really useful for anyone starting out on fulltime freelancing (or even parttime). I'm applying some of it (though not as much of it as I should). I'm currently making money (but not $80 000).
Don't let the title put you off. Ignore the title. Read the content.
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| | | | Xiamin
Local time: 05:23
Chinese to English
TOPIC STARTER
..for the responses. I too tend to be skeptical of 'business' book recommendations, I went to the website and read the whole description, but I didn't see a price..I'm glad it is working for someone though!
I have to do this in addition to other work right now, ultimately hoping to move to translation full-time. Is this possible, or should I expect to depend on alternate income as well?
Should I get a paypal account/is it the best way to go?
How import... See more ..for the responses. I too tend to be skeptical of 'business' book recommendations, I went to the website and read the whole description, but I didn't see a price..I'm glad it is working for someone though!
I have to do this in addition to other work right now, ultimately hoping to move to translation full-time. Is this possible, or should I expect to depend on alternate income as well?
Should I get a paypal account/is it the best way to go?
How important are certifications/professional memberships to the newbie w/o an established client base?
Do I need a small business license?
Sorry if some of the above have been addressed before, but I read the forums until my eyes blurred ( but at least I got answers about insurance and CAT/Trados, went to their website, checked out one individual's website which was very nice, etc) so I thought maybe I should just consolidate these remaining questions...
I know I have a lot to learn, and appreciate anyone taking the time to respond. ▲ Collapse
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| A couple more books | Jul 20, 2007 |
A couple more books that cover the practicalities are
Morry Sofer's The Translator's Handbook
and
small business/home business books by Paul and Sarah Edwards:
Getting Business to Come to You
Working from Home
etc.
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