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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: 12:54 Member (2013) German to Italian + ...
I would only if I were *really* short of work. | | |
Tatty Local time: 12:54 Spanish to English + ...
I really couldn't be bothered. | | |
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: 11:54 Portuguese to English + ...
I do not apply for jobs advertised on Proz. | | |
Suzan Hamer Netherlands Local time: 12:54 English + ... 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. | | |
Allison Wright (X) Portugal Local time: 11:54
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! | | |
Here I am, take it or leave it | |
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William Murphy Italy Local time: 12:54 Member (2009) Italian to English + ...
Chris S wrote: Here I am, take it or leave it Well said. | | |
Curiously, the more paperwork the lower rates in my experience. | | |
Helen Hagon Local time: 11:54 Member (2011) Russian to English + ...
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. | | |
Julian Holmes Japan Local time: 19:54 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: 12:54 Spanish to English + ...
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". | | |
usually if it's a long big process it's not worth the time. there will be other jobs! | | |
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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