Tips for Finding Your First Freelance Translation Jobs
10/27/2019
Episode 224: How to Find Good Translation Agencies to Work For
11/11/2019
This is the third episode in a series geared towards helping new and aspiring freelance linguists. In this one I discuss how and why you should go about specializing in a niche. While this series is tailored for beginners, seasoned translators could also benefit greatly from this advice if they don’t yet have an area of specialization.
This episode was created using featured content from my new course for beginning translators.– – The Marketing Academy for Beginning Translators, A Guide to Getting A Steady Stream of Translation Work and Clients. It is now open for registration for this week only! Be sure to check it out by clicking the link below!
MARKETING ACADEMY COURSE
Important Tips mentioned in this episode:
- Benefits of Specializing
- Virtual Competition is Rabid, Stand Out with a Specialty
- Consider Previous Work Experience
- Work with What You’ve Got; Were you a teacher (educational specialty), scientist (technical specialty), or nurse (medical specialty)?
- Make sure you enjoy the niche you pick
- Follow the Money
- Do not try to supply where there is no demand
- Develop Your Expertise
- Collect terminology
- Take educational courses to brush up on the topic
- Workshop & Network
- Get involved with the community to learn the ropes
- Pro Tip: Finding a mentor/expert will help you bypass the horrid learning curve
Useful links for this episode:
- Free Webinar: 5 Essential Investments to Start and Grow a Freelance Translation Business
- 6 Tips for Choosing a Specialization for your Freelance Translation Career
- Episode 106: Ask Me Anything 2 – About Specialization – When and How
- How to Become a Successful Freelance Translator
Closing Remarks
Specializing will skyrocket your business in no time, no matter your level of expertise. In a large world of freelancers and translators, utilize your special skills to stand out from the crowd.
P.S.
This episode was created using featured content from my new course for beginning translators.– – The Marketing Academy for Beginning Translators, A Guide to Getting A Steady Stream of Translation Work and Clients. It is now open for registration for this week only! Be sure to check it out by clicking the link below!
MARKETING ACADEMY COURSE
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