Confidentiality is a very hot topic these days. We live in the social media world and we share information like never before. Most of our activities are done online and we always need to provide a lot of information. So, where does our privacy lay in all of this? Sites and companies are obliged to …
Press releases are the voice of every company. They are a very effective way of advertising and communicating with clients. Translating press releases is a very challenging and pleasant job. Beyond news Press releases have a very important role in the way companies work and communicate with the world outside. They are so much more …
Using technology to our advantage is crucial in every profession, even in our personal lives. Even though we live in a tech-obsessed world, and it can be a problem, in fact, when it is appropriately used it can make a difference in our lives, but if it’s not can turn into a nuisance. We just …
Is it the end? Will machine translation end the need for translators? Well, I don’t think it will. It is just another tool that can be used. This is a rather controversial issue. There are lots of translators who embraced it and work with it and others who loathe and refuse to do so. Well, …
A qualified translator means assurance on quality and service. Just like in any other profession, translators should be adequately trained to be translators. Other qualifications may be very helpful for their specialisation; however, they don’t make them professional translators. Why should clients look for a qualified translator? Clients should always look for qualified translators. You …
Political views are sometimes avoided, especially in a professional environment. People want to avoid conflicts, even more so, when those may involve clients. As translators, should we show our political views or should we simply keep them to ourselves? Speak out or be quiet As human beings, we are entitled to our views and opinions …
Prices or reviews? What’s more important when choosing a translation service. This was the question I asked my followers on Facebook two weeks ago. All participants said they considered reviews the most important. What about you? These are two very important factors taken into account by clients when choosing any service, not only translation. But …
Mentors are very important people in our life. They are people who inspire us and help us achieve our goals, either as personal or professional mentors. Their role is to share their experience with us and help us in our path. Personal mentors These are amazing people who lead the way. I would certainly say …
Accreditation vs Certification. What’s the difference and who are the best qualified? These are two questions I find myself answering frequently, these days. In 2017, NAATI introduced its Certification Program and discontinued its old Accreditation System. This was welcomed by a lot of practitioners, like me, but it was also criticised by others. In this …
Insecurities are a common factor of life for anyone starting a new career. You are new to the job; your experience is limited and there’s always that fear of failure. For translators, these insecurities may be exacerbated by the nature of our work and the uncertainties we face. Major insecurities Working as a freelancer is …
