Working languages: English to Spanish
|  Jennifer Brinckmann
Mexican Spanish Translations
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico Local time: 23:50 CST (GMT-6)
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More Less | Sample translations submitted: 1 English to Spanish: Article for Job Site
General field: Bus/Financial
Detailed field: Human Resources | Source text - English
How can I keep busy while I'm unemployed?
Although there is some solace in the fact that frequent corporate downsizing, international relocation and reorganisation are the norm in today's world, regardless of whether you have been unemployed for one month or one year you may begin to feel like damaged goods.
And, clouding every interview that you attend is the dreaded question about why you have been unemployed for so long. But relax. The tips below will show you how you can, with the right approach, minimise prospective employer doubts and maximise your chances of getting re-hired.
Keep your skills up to date
When you have been out of work for a prolonged period of time, you need to work harder at your job search than someone who is still employed, which means that you need to find ways of improving your employment value.
Keep yourself updated with the latest trends and developments in your industry by reading trade journals, taking a career-related course and attending industry conferences .
Get your name out there
Remember that not all jobs are advertised in the conventional way.
Tell friends and ex-colleagues that you are looking for work and ask if they know of any companies that employ people with your skills. Word-of-mouth is your biggest promotional tool so use it to the maximum.
Online networking also has its benefits, especially if you can create a blog, writing about the industry in which you work. It will show potential employers your expertise and put you in contact with people you may have otherwise not come across.
Providing articles for trade publications, or volunteering as a speaker at an industry seminar will also have the same effect.
Consultancy work
Unfortunately, your financial outgoings don't stop when your final salary does. But before you tap into your savings, consider marketing the skills and experience you fine-tuned when you were employed.
Let your former clients and business contacts know that you are available for consultancy/freelance projects. Even voluntary work will help fill the gap on your CV. This not only keeps your skills updated , it also demonstrates your determination to find work and could open up new career opportunities.
If you can demonstrate to employers that you have been doing everything you can to find work and to keep your skills and knowledge up to date, most will overlook the fact that you are currently unemployed.
Always remain positive - rejections are part of life. Each ‘no' that you get moves you closer to that all-important ‘yes'. | Translation - Spanish
¿En qué me ocupo mientras estoy desempleado?
Si bien puede ser de cierto consuelo el hecho de que los recortes frecuentes de personal, las reubicaciones internacionales y las reorganizaciones son la norma en el mundo actual, no importa si llevas un mes o un año desempleado, puedes sentirte devaluado.
Y las entrevistas a las que acudes se ven ensombrecidas por la temida pregunta sobre el motivo por el cual llevas desempleado tanto tiempo. Pero despreocúpate. Las sugerencias a continuación te muestran cómo puedes, con el método indicado, minimizar las dudas de empleadores potenciales y maximizar la probabilidad de una contratación.
Mantente actualizado
Cuando estás sin trabajo durante un periodo prolongado, debes esforzarte más en la búsqueda de un empleo que alguien que todavía tiene su empleo, es decir, necesitas encontrar modos de realzar tu valor para la empresa.
Mantente actualizado en cuanto a las tendencias y desarrollos más recientes de la industria leyendo revistas especializadas, tomando cursos relacionados con tu carrera y asistiendo a conferencias de la industria.
Da a conocer tu nombre
Recuerda que no todos los empleos se anuncian de modo convencional.
Platícale a tus amigos y excolegas que estás buscando trabajo y pregúntales si saben de alguna compañía que contrate gente con tus habilidades. La herramienta de promoción más importante es la publicidad de boca en boca, así que aprovéchala al máximo.
El establecimiento de contactos en línea también tiene sus beneficios, especialmente si puedes crear un blog en donde escribes acerca de la industria en la que trabajas. Así le demuestras a un futuro empleador tu experiencia y te pondrás en contacto con gente que no te hubieras encontrado de otro modo.
Escribir artículos para publicaciones de tu ramo u ofrecerte como orador en seminarios pertinentes también tendrá el mismo efecto.
Consultorías
Desafortunadamente, tus gastos no cesan sólo porque tus ingresos sí lo hayan hecho. Pero antes de que toques tus ahorros, considera promocionar las habilidades y la experiencia que pusiste a punto mientras estabas empleado.
Hazle saber a tus antiguos clientes y contactos que estás disponible para consultorías o proyectos independientes. Incluso el trabajo voluntario ayudará a rellenar el hueco en tu currículum vitae. Así te mantienes actualizado, demuestras tu determinación a encontrar un trabajo e incluso se podrían abrir nuevas oportunidades profesionales.
Si le puedes demostrar a los empleadores que has hecho todo lo posible por encontrar trabajo y mantener tus habilidades y conocimientos al día, la mayoría pasará por alto el hecho de que no tienes empleo por el momento.
Sigue siendo siempre positivo; los rechazos son parte de la vida. Cada ‘no’ te acerca más a ese ‘sí’ tan importante. |
More Less | | Botanical Eng>Spa, Business Eng>Spa, Chemistry Eng>Spa, Dental Eng > Spa, General, Technical issues | | Bachelor's degree - Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) | | Years of translation experience: 19. Registered at ProZ.com: Sep 2000. | | N/A | English to Spanish (Tec de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico)
| | N/A | | AutoMex | | Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, DejaVu, Dreamweaver, FrameMaker, Frontpage, Indesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Corel Draw Graphics Suite, Fireworks MX, Freehand, Robohelp, Visio 2000 Pro, WordPerfect Office, Pagemaker, Powerpoint, QuarkXPress, SDL TRADOS, SDLX, STAR Transit, Wordfast | | http://www.brinckmann-intl.com | | My CV is very compact, but if needed, it's available upon request | | About me 
Welcome!
My name is Jennifer Brinckmann and I am a professional English > Spanish freelance translator residing in Mexico.
I have been translating from English to Spanish (Mexico) for almost 20 years now and I still love it. During these years I have translated so many different documents I can barely remember them all, from Medical Devices, Mowers, Software, TV & DVD manuals, to Internal Company Newsletters, Employee's Manuals, Procedures, Job Descriptions, Articles for Job Sites (think Monster) and of course, websites and so much more.
Besides translating, my passions are Internet Marketing, Green Living, and Website Building.
I offer Special Rates for any Green Living, Green Technology, Green Devices, in order to support other people's efforts to save the planet (restrictions apply).
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