Translation 101 E-Book

Petro Dudi

• Herausgeber: Petro Dudi
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2015

Beschreibung

This book is for anyone contemplating on becoming a translator, or for existing translators that need a concise crash course on their profession.It explores the realm of translation, the benefits and working conditions, the types of translation work and tools available. It gets down to details regarding the tools a translator uses every day, providing information not only from the translator's perspective but also from the viewpoint of the translation engineer and translation project manager. It provides a hands-on approach to CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) Tools, on how you can take advantage of them regardless of your CAT Tool of choice.You'll also learn how to successfully run your freelance translation business. You'll be presented with "inside" information on how clients (especially translation agencies) choose their translators. You'll learn how to set up profiting rates and how to find promising clients. You'll be given ideas for efficient organization of your work process and tips for successful customer relationship management. And, you'll be shown how to stay away from fraudulent companies too.

Leseprobe

Translation 101: Starting Out As A Translator

Petro Dudi

Translation 101: Starting Out As A Translator

Copyright NoticeAbout The AuthorPart 1: So, You Want To Be A Translator...Why Become A TranslatorFreelance Working ConditionsTranslating Part-TimeYou're The BossMoney, Money, Money!Do I Need Any Special Skills Or Experience?Types Of Translation WorkGeneral TranslationsTechnical TranslationsMedical TranslationsSoftware, Game & Mobile App LocalizationSubtitle & Voice-Over TranslationIn-House Translation Jobs vs. FreelancingA Financially Safe EnvironmentExperience Build-UpFree & Continuous TrainingBusiness & Social NetworkingHaving It Both WaysSoftware Tools Of The TradeDo I Need Them?Basic ToolsSpecialized ToolsPart 2: Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools: A Crash CourseSo, What's A CAT Tool?A Short IntroductionUser Interface OverviewCAT Tools Panorama!Translation Memories (TMs)What's a Translation memory?TM Match CategoriesWord Counts, The Trados Discount Model & Weighted WordsThe Trados Discount ModelWeighted WordsTerminology Databases (TermBases)Handoff & Delivery PackagesHandoff PackagesDelivery PackagesA Typical Translation Project WorkflowClient HandoffTranslationProofreading & Spell-CheckingVerification ChecksDelivery / HandbackMachine Translation (MT)Avoiding CAT Tool Lock-InFreeing Past & Existing TranslationsKeeping Your Future Work Cross-PlatformCAT Tools On A Mac Or GNU/LinuxNative CAT ToolsVirtualized CAT ToolsPart 3: Running A Freelance Translation BusinessDefining Your Core Language PairsSetting Up Your PricelistRates For Translation AgenciesRates For Direct (Non-Agency) CustomersMinimum ChargeIndicative Word Rate & Minimum Charge RangesChoosing Your CAT ToolMarketing Your Business (Or How To Find Clients)Creating Or Spicing Up Your Resume/CVMembership-based Translators' WebsitesSocial Networks: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+Online Business DirectoriesYour Personal WebsitePro Bono ServiceOrganizing Your WorkProject DashboardTree Folder StructureA Word About Purchase Orders & InvoicesBackups! Backups! Backups!Client Relationship Quick TipsAvoiding Fraudulent ClientsAppendix 1: Translation Industry GlossaryAppendix 2: ISO Language CodesAppendix 3: List of Translation Companies

Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2015 Petro Dudi.

All product, brand and company names and logos used or mentioned in this guide are the registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About The Author

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I'm an American expat (born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts) residing the last two or so decades in Athens, Greece. My professional career revolves around the Translation & Localization Industry for more than 17 years. I started out as a young inexperienced translator and, after years of hard work and persistence, ended up with my last in-house position being that of Translation & Software Localization Director.

Translation and software localization are my core specialties, having translated or project managed numerous projects for Microsoft, IBM/Lotus, Adobe, Symantec, GE Energy, Caterpillar, Toshiba, LaCie, Canon, Sony, Nokia, Bosch, Siemens, just to mention a few.

Lately, I'm freelancing and providing translation & localization consulting to companies within the industry (i.e., translation agencies), and to corporations in need of internal or external translation/localization services (i.e., international firms with overseas branch offices, software companies and so on).

I'm also actively involved in helping out translators/localizers, especially with their translation software tools and daily business operation. A considerable effort in this area is pro bono. Seeing a lack of an online solution to such issues, I've set up a website to deal with them: http://www.translators-tech-help.com.

Petro Dudi

July 29th, 2015

Argyroupoli, Attika, Greece

Part 1: So, You Want To Be A Translator...

In this introductory part we'll cover topics that are of interest to anyone contemplating on getting involved with translations, or to existing translators that are just starting out. We'll delve into freelance working conditions, check whether any skills or experience is required, look at the types of translation work and tools available, and compare translation freelancing to in-house translation positions.

Why Become A Translator

Since you're reading these lines, you've pretty much set your mind on becoming a translator (or you might be one already, and wish to enrich your knowledge even further). Moreover, I assume you're at least bilingual (speak and write in two languages), as this is the only real prerequisite you'll be needing here for starting out as a translator.