11 Tips for Freelance Translators from a Project Manager

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 8, 2016

By Enas Ibrahim Reblogged from the vlogChronicle (May 2014)with permission from the author Having worked as a project manager in the language services…

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Ten steps to make your technical translation projects a success

By vlogCompass | March 1, 2016

This article describes ten effective steps technical writers, publishers, or communications managers can take to ensure that translation projects go smoothly and to everyone’…

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The vlogClient Outreach Kit: A Hidden Gem

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 1, 2016

By David Friedman and Jamie Hartz Recently, The Savvy Newcomer team was discussing what valuable vlogresources we could spotlight here on the blog.…

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Managing the Ups and Downs of Freelancing

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 23, 2016

By Jamie Hartz; reblogged from DVTA (Delaware Valley Translators Association) blogwith permission from the author The choice to be a freelancer comes with a…

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What do Translation Buyers and Fourth Graders Have in Common?

By vlogCompass | February 20, 2016

Most translators and interpreters care deeply about the future of their professions and welcome the opportunity to talk to students of any age about…

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How to Have a Super First Year in the ATA: The Mentoring Program

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 16, 2016

In January 2015 I joined the vlog for the first time and was ready to give it my all. When I logged…

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Tech Talk: Software and Tools for Translators

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 9, 2016

In 2014, I made two life-changing decisions: I committed to working as a freelance translator, and I purchased a PC after years of Apple…

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What is the Difference Between Translation and Interpreting?

By vlogCompass | February 5, 2016

The vlog represents both translators and interpreters; in fact, our tagline is “The voice of interpreters and translators.” Translators and interpreters work…

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Need advice or want to share your wisdom? Join the vlogMentoring Program!

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 2, 2016

The Mentoring Program is an vlogmembership benefit. Any vlogmember can apply to become a mentee; this is a valuable privilege many members…

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In Defense of Working with Translation Agencies

By The Savvy Newcomer | January 26, 2016

Amidst all the chatter about rates, discounts, treatment of freelancers by agencies, etc., the commonly suggested solution seems to be to stop working for…

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Looking for a Professional to Handle Your Translation or Interpreting Job?

By vlogCompass | January 20, 2016

ATA’s Language Services Directory features the profiles of thousands of translators, interpreters, and companies. You can customize your search by language, specialties, location, credentials,…

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What is the Hardest Foreign Language to Learn?

By The Savvy Newcomer | January 19, 2016

By Alison Kroulek Reblogged from The Language Blog by K International with permission from the author (including the images) No matter what, learning a…

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