This is a one-to-one course. Dates and times are agreed between the lecturer and the student.
Upon payment trainees will be contacted by the trainer to get started with the course.
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Description and course content
It is a three (3) hour course, passing on to new translators ideas on the profession, how to get started, and giving and insight into the obstacles which face new translators, among other topics.
Price: 40 EUR (complete course)
The training is provided on a one-to-one basis, using Skype, MSN or a standard telephone. Dates and times are agreed between the lecturer and the student.
Understanding the task of a translator - Getting to know the profession
* How would you define it?
* What do you expect from it?
* How do you get ready for it?
* What englobes his/her function?
* How to know if I can accomplish the task or not?
* Is it mandatory to have a diploma?
* How does a diploma help in the career?
* Translation – Well-succeeded X Literal
* Where can you work?
* How to define the area?
* How to improve it?
* Should you get specialized in one area?
* Is the work well recognized?
* Do I have normal working hours?
* Do you always win? / What are the barriers to overcome?
Duration: 1 hour.
Getting started
* How can I get into the business?
* How do I become known?
* How to evaluate if the task is worth or not?
* Should I work for free?
* What could I add to my skills?
* What tools should I use?
* When should I ask questions to the client?
* How important are the questions asked to the clients?
Duration: 1 hour.
Getting into business
* How long does it take to get into business?
* How should I charge?
* What sort of investments should I make?
* How many hours do I have to dedicate to the work?
* What do I need to know about deadlines?
* Paypal payment, is it reliable?
* Payment when are they placed?
* Trados and other programs, are they really needed?
Duration: 1 hour.
Registration and payment information
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Bio: Flávia Tafner Martins dos Santos has been working as a translator and English teacher for over 20 years. Having lived in US as an exchange student for a year, Flávia returned to Brazil and studied Linguistics at University of Campinas.
She has taken part in various International and National Congresses and been published at the international magazine, Small World Language Services. As an active ProZ.com member since 2006, Flávia has contributed to the site's Article Knowledge Base with two publications on teaching and the translation profession.
Along the years, she has been working as a freelancer in different segments for leading Brazilian companies.
At the moment, she is taking a Pos Graduation course in Translation to enhance her skills.
Dear Sir/madam i am very interested to join to the web of translation from arabic to english or english to arabic languages. i hope this is not a easity job, but for me i find it's very interesting job. and i am interesting to deal with you . thank you very much for your understanding. Best regards Diao Mamadou
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Also I recommend some videos by Oleg Rudavin for those getting established in the translation business In the video area you will also find a set of presentations on marketing, branding and client hunting that you should also find very interesting. See all videos here: http://www.proz.com/ticket/208835
There are lots of tools and opportunities for translators in ProZ.com. Take your time to visit the different areas of site and do not hesitate to ask colleagues or staff for help.
Best regards,
Soledad
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I am Italian and I have been living in Mexico since two years. I have a master degree in finance and accounting and languages have always been my passion. Now I would like to make of my passion a job and start as translator from Spanish to Italian and from English to Italian. I don't have a certification as translator so I would like to know how to start and if getting a certification is a must to succeed in this sector. Thank you very much.
Best Regards, Francesca Dell'abate
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