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In this episode we’re talking about how to find good translation agencies and how to apply to them. Many of you have asked for more information on this and I’m happy to welcome back Corinne McKay to share her wisdom on the topic.
Important things mentioned in this episode:
- What marketing material we need for translation agencies
- What an optimized translator resume should include
- Where we can find good translation agencies
- Online marketplaces for translators
- How to get translation experience
Useful links mentioned in this episode:
- Book: Finding and Marketing to Translation Agencies
- Blog and Courses: Thoughts on Translation
- Working for Translation Agencies – and Loving It
- Podcast Episode: Strategies for Finding and Contacting Agencies
- Quick Start Guide to Basic Marketing Materials for Freelance Translators
Translation agencies are the backbone of many freelance translators’ businesses. A good agency can offer you a steady flow of projects, taking care of the marketing and allowing you to focus on the actual translation work. Now over to you, do you have any other tips on finding and working with translation agencies? Please share in the comments. We also welcome any questions you may have.
Bio:
Corinne McKay is an ATA-certified French to English translator and the current president of the American Translators Association. She has been a full-time freelancer since 2002, specializing in international development, corporate communications, and non-fiction books. In addition to her own translation work, she writes books and teaches classes for other freelance translators; her book How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator has sold over 12,000 copies and is currently in its third edition, and her newest book Finding and Marketing to Translation Agencies won the 2018 ProZ Community Choice award for best book about translation. Corinne has been blogging about translation since 2008, at Thoughts on Translation.
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