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Getting started in translation

Format: Webinar presentations
Topic: Translator business development

Course summary
Start time:Jun 9, 2011 19:00 GMT

Duration: 60 minutes. Check what time the course is running in your local time here.
Language:English
Summary:Learn how to become a professional translator and how to use ProZ.com to pursue translation as a career.

This webinar has been re-scheduled for June 9 - 7 PM GMT

Description
Though having knowledge of two or more languages may be enough reason to decide upon translation as a profession, this decision must be made carefully. There is more to translation than just knowing more than one language and being able to communicate the meaning of a source-language text through an equivalent target-language text. In other words, there is more to translation than meets the eye.

This webinar will describe the most common reasons for deciding on translation as a profession and the requirements professional translators should meet if they want to succeed in the translation industry.

Target audience

  • Translation students.
  • Freelancers starting in the translation industry.

Learning objectives
In this webinar you will:

  • learn the steps you should follow to become a professional translator.
  • see how ProZ.com can help you with succeeding in the translation industry.


System requirements
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Virtual platform system requirements

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000 (Linux is not supported)
• Required: Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, or Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) . If needed, download Java here.
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better recommended
• Recommended: Minimum of Pentium® class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (2 GB of RAM for Windows Vista)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®), OS X 10.5 (Leopard®), OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®)
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 2.0 or newer; (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Required: PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor, 512 MB of RAM or better

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.

Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly.

Trainers
Lucia Leszinsky
Bio: Lucia Leszinsky is a member of the ProZ.com team devoted to site guidance activites, such as communicating with new members, providing them with assistance with their profiles and helping them to get the most from the site.

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Getting started in translation

Lucia De Rocco Identity Verified
Italy
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I cannot take partJun 6, 2011

I Lucia, I will not able to take part next wednesday. are other dates available this month?
thanks.regards


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Alejandro Cavalitto Identity Verified
Argentina
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There are no set dates Jun 6, 2011

Dear Lucia,

There are no set dates for other sessions for this webinar, but one should be opened at about this time of next month. Just stay tuned for it.

Best regards,
Alejandro


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Anna Massera Identity Verified
Italy
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Confimation email?Jun 7, 2011

Hello, I haven't received the confirmation email from Go To Webinar, yet.
Is it ok?
Many thanks


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Helen Shepelenko Identity Verified
Ukraine
Member (2009)

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The link has been re-sentJun 8, 2011

Hello Anna,

I have just re-registered you with the platform and a notification has been sent to your email address reported upon registration. Please check your inbox/spam boxes and let me know how it goes.

Happy training!

My bests,
Helen


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Anna Massera Identity Verified
Italy
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Member (2011)
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Thank you!Jun 8, 2011

Hello Helen,
I received the notification, thank you very much!

Anna


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Milene Estevam
Local time: 05:10
Member (2011)
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Getting started in translation: Link meetingJun 8, 2011

Hi,
I have not received the link to join the meeting.

Could you send it to me?

Thank you in advance!
Milene

[Edited at 2011-06-08 18:55 GMT]


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Angela Vasilescu (Autzulatos) Identity Verified
Romania
Local time: 11:10
Member (2009)
English to Romanian
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same probem hereJun 9, 2011

I have not received the confirmation email?

Could you please send me the link to join the meeting?

Thank you in advance


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Alejandro Cavalitto Identity Verified
Argentina
Local time: 05:10
Member (2008)

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Access linkJun 9, 2011

Dear Angela,

This training can be accessed from this link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/949343187

Note that you are already registered on the webinar with the email address used in your profile. Please check your spam folder for a notification about this webinar before registering again.

Best regards,

Alejandro Cavalitto
ProZ.com


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Angela Vasilescu (Autzulatos) Identity Verified
Romania
Local time: 11:10
Member (2009)
English to Romanian
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link receivedJun 9, 2011

Hello Alejandro,

Indeed, I had received the access link but I was the one who didn't see it.

Thank you anyway for all the clarifications.

Best regards
Angela


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romanah
United States
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upcoming sessionsJun 10, 2011

I would also love to attend one of these sessions. Could you possibly notify me if/when you have another one scheduled.

Thank you.


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MarkETurley
United States
Local time: 04:10
English to Spanish
Apology and Appreciation-Agradecido! Jun 10, 2011

I could not access this webinar but I did listen to the excellent webinar today "Meeting Clients." I misunderstood the time of the same and submitted a comment indicating I was frustrated the webinar setup was not working. My error-I was able to listen to it. It was thorough and exposed me to the great wealth and layered information a properly done profile can provide for a potential client. Also the analysis on how to beef up one's profile was eyeopening. Excelente! Mark

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