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Poll: What is the most important investment for a translator?
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Manuela Grün
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English to German
Education, though... Apr 4, 2019

I think the other options are just as important. I mean, CAT tools are obviously very important, just as good equipment like a fast computer/laptop in general. However, as internet and digitalization keeps growing, I think having your own web presence is just as important.

I don't know about being a member of associations yet. It might be a good idea, because you receive magazines and stuff to be up to date and as I'm from Germany, my customers do like the idea of being in a reknown... See more
I think the other options are just as important. I mean, CAT tools are obviously very important, just as good equipment like a fast computer/laptop in general. However, as internet and digitalization keeps growing, I think having your own web presence is just as important.

I don't know about being a member of associations yet. It might be a good idea, because you receive magazines and stuff to be up to date and as I'm from Germany, my customers do like the idea of being in a reknowned association (still working on becoming a member, didn't have time yet). I found ProZ membership to be most useful, especially regarding getting jobs. ▲ Collapse
 
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