Test from a translation agency available on the web? Thread poster: Anne Carnot
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| | Kevin Fulton 
United States
Local time: 00:58
German to English
| Clever test of resourcefulness | Mar 12, 2009 |
To be honest, I think that the agency didn't intentionally pick a translation that was on the web. It is certainly possible that they sent you a document that they had translated for a client that was eventually posted to the web.
On the other hand, it might have been a test of your Internet research skills, or perhaps your integrity. I'm not sure most agencies are that imaginative, however.
In any case, you were correct in not submitting the "found" translation as your own, as well as informing the prospective client. Assuming you submitted accurate translations, the agency should be happy to include you in their roster of translators.
| | | | | Testsfrom agencies/found on web | Mar 12, 2009 |
Hello,
Ive just seen you question and, yes, this topic came up just last week with a lot of very interesting comments. Im new too, so Im not sure how to get you back to last week, but if you could somehow manage, believe me you wont be disappointed! There were some really interesting situations about the question of accepting or not accepting tests, and exactly the point you mentioned...finding the test on a web site.
Good luck with Proz. com and I hope you find last week's site.
Kind regards,
Joan Cahill.
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| | | Thanks everyone! | Mar 13, 2009 |
Thanks to all of you for your answers, that was really helpful. I read a few posts concerning agencies and tests, and I've learned quite a lot !!
Now I'll just have to wait and see how this specific agency will react
Have a nice day.
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