Question: How can I get a job as a translator? Answer: We get a lot of questions about how to get a job as a translator, here are our top answers to this question:
- Develop your resume to a 1 page masterpiece of presenting your experience. Specialize early on in your career within key areas that you enjoy and are good at translating and present that strongly on paper through a well refined resume and project list.
- Develop an online website that is YourName.com that presents your experience within the industry and allows others to download your resume or contact you directly.
- Work for free if you have to until you prove your value to a translation client or agency - that will show them you are committed to working with them long-term in a way that benefits both parties and not just yourself.
- Always plan, train yourself, and invest in your translation career for the long-term and don't take short cuts
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