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Thinking about becoming a freelance translator?
When embarking on a career it can be difficult to imagine the day-to-day reality of doing the job. How can you prepare yourself, what does it entail and will you enjoy it?
If you're considering becoming a freelance translator, here you'll find comments and advice from other translation professionals to start you off on your journey with Trados by your side. We're here to help you decide whether a career as a language professional could be right for you.
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Is a career in freelance translation right for you?
Our ebook looks at the factors you need to consider, including how to realistically assess your skills, managing the business side and tech to support you.
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What type of people become freelance translators?
This eBook explores the type of training and skills needed as well as the characteristics that make a successful freelance translator.
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Top reasons to become a freelance translator
Any successful freelance translator will tell you, launching and running a freelance business takes a lot of work. However, the rewards can be substantial.
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Trados news and translation topics
Our monthly email newsletter with trends and topics from the world of localization plus what's to come in the month ahead.
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ELEVATE - The Trados online conference
20 and 21 March 2024
Spend a day online at ELEVATE, the Trados online conference, and come away with inspiration for new ways of working, lots of practical advice and tips, and ideas for new opportunities to build on your success and growth.