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Poll: Do you typically apply for a job even if the application process is very long/demanding? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you typically apply for a job even if the application process is very long/demanding?".
This poll was originally submitted by Cécile Gaultier. View the poll results »
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Enrico Zoffoli 
Italy
Local time: 16:47
Member (2013)
German to Italian
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I would only if I were *really* short of work.
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Tatty
Local time: 16:47
Spanish to English
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I really couldn't be bothered.
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A job on Proz, that is? It really depends. As a rule, I do not apply for Jobs through Proz unless I want to work for less than half split-even rates. Where the choice is not work and not make but not lose money and work and lose money, I prefer to go for a bike ride!
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Diana Coada (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:47
Portuguese to English
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I do not apply for jobs advertised on Proz.
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Suzan Hamer
Netherlands
Local time: 16:47
English
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| I also do not apply for jobs posted on ProZ. | Apr 22, 2013 |
However, the majority of my steady and best clients have found me through my Proz profile.
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Allison Wright (X)
Portugal
Local time: 15:47
I tend to avoid such long, time-consuming application processes unless
1. The rate and payment terms are agreed in writing per language pair before I jump through any hoops.
2. There is definitely long-term, regular work on offer, or it is a large project which fits in with my obligations to other clients.
3. The prospective client/agency have a proven track record.
Drudgery always needs incentives!
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Here I am, take it or leave it
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William Murphy
Italy
Local time: 16:47
Member (2009)
Italian to English
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Chris S wrote:
Here I am, take it or leave it
Well said.
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Curiously, the more paperwork the lower rates in my experience.
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Helen Hagon
Local time: 15:47
Member (2011)
Russian to English
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I might if it was I job I really wanted to do, especially if it was a long-term project, or for a particularly desirable customer. However if it is only something small, I don't want to spend more time on admin than on the job itself. From my experience, lengthy application processes often bear little fruit anyway.
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Julian Holmes
Japan
Local time: 23:47
Member (2011)
Japanese to English
| No, with an exception | Apr 22, 2013 |
Allison Wright wrote:
I tend to avoid such long, time-consuming application processes unless
1. The rate and payment terms are agreed in writing per language pair before I jump through any hoops.
Agree with Allison, here.
A few times in the past, I allowed myself to be subjected to literally "trial by fire" only to find that rates, conditions and payment terms are the complete opposite of what I usually agree to. All that wasted time and effort! 
The prize has to be worth the effort.
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neilmac
Spain
Local time: 16:47
Spanish to English
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I rarely apply for jobs. And if the other party approaches me first, I can hardly even be bothered sending them a CV, especially if they want it "full" or "updated".
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usually if it's a long big process it's not worth the time.
there will be other jobs!
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Yetta J Bogarde wrote:
Curiously, the more paperwork the lower rates in my experience.
In my experience, those with a multitude of "hoops to jump through" treat their translators more like machines than friendly colleagues and pay lower rates with excessive Trados discounts as a matter of course. I avoid agencies of this nature like the plague.
Steve K.
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