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Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | Navel-gazing

Barbara Carrara — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:50:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: Barbara Carrara
Post title: Navel-gazing

I do have a 'Pro' badge, but I think that it plays zero part in me being approached and/or selected by potential clients, as I believe their searches would focus primarily on approaching translators whose profiles match their requirements, and who can prove they have a sound experience in specific fields. Basically 'pros' in that sense, who know what they are doing.

The Certified Pro Network is a ProZ-centric 'title', unsupported and uncertified by any recognized professional bodies, its members being determined by a debatable process (
[url removed] ).
So, having that badge attached to one's name and profile doesn't vouch for their professionalism. It's just a badge.
True professionals don't need badges.

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | Other

neilmac — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:56:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: neilmac
Post title: Other

I don't use proz primarily to search for clients, but mostly just for the kudoz section and to post the occasional query.

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | .

Kay Denney — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:35:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: Kay Denney
Post title: .

Maybe agencies who often use Proz to find translators will find it useful.

Otherwise, potential clients who have never heard of this website won't be impressed. It's not like it's anything official. IME clients seem only to want formal qualifications and experience.

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | I don't know

Zea_Mays — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:12:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: Zea_Mays
Post title: I don't know

This can only be answered by those who are in the program.
I can only say that I have got good clients without being part of the CP network.
Since the program is a private and very limited initiative, I don't think it has any significance for external parties.

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | Data

Philip Lees — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:53:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: Philip Lees
Post title: Data

Who is asking this question? And who has the data necessary to determine an answer?

The only data point I can offer is that I once mentioned my Certified Pro status (now abandoned) to a potential new client as a professional qualification and they refused to accept it.

Oh, and this one:

- Jobs/clients acquired through ProZ since I cancelled my membership last year: 0
- Jobs/clients acquired through ProZ in the two years before that: 0

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | Other

Wilsonn Perez Reyes — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:20:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: Wilsonn Perez Reyes
Post title: Other

I have never been tempted to apply for the Certified Pro Network. I do not think it would be useful in my case.

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | Nope

CafeTran Trainer — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 23:12:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: CafeTran Trainer
Post title: Nope

Sorry, but no.

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients. | Other

Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 21:14:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Post title: Other

I have been a Proz.com member since 2007 (after much hesitation I finally made my mind up and decided to give the benefit of the doubt to Proz.com and renewed my subscription for another year), but I’ve never applied for the Pro seal, so I have no idea if it gives more chances of getting jobs or not. Over the years I got some good repeat clients through Proz.com, but lately potential clients seem to be more interested in cheap labour than in experience, knowledge and professionalism…

[Edited at 2024-06-22 21:15 GMT]

Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.

ProZ.com Staff — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:10:05 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
Poster: ProZ.com Staff

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