by Marion | Dec 23, 2021 | Being a freelancer, Translation World
It can never be said enough that computer-assisted translation tools allow you to work more efficiently. You all probably know SDL Trados, but nowadays, you have a wider range of other CAT tools. As new technologies keep on improving, you can now work online thanks to...
by Marion | Oct 29, 2021 | Being a freelancer, Translation World
One of the challenges a translator has to face is mastering the tools that allow them to work faster and more efficiently. And that’s exactly what translation memories and terminology databases are for! 😉 In part one of our tips for mastering Trados Studio...
by Marion | Sep 29, 2021 | Being a freelancer, Translation World
Computer-assisted translation tools are an immense help for the busy translator because they allow you work faster and cope with tight deadlines more efficiently.However, just like any computer program, CAT tools are updated on a regular basis, which means you often...
by Marion | Aug 13, 2021 | Being a freelancer, Translation World
To be or not to be specialized, that is the question. Today, more and more freelance translators specialize in one or more specific fields: audio-visual, legal or medical translation, in the automobile industry, cosmetics or even Asian cinema, for example. It’s true...
by Marion | Dec 2, 2020 | Being a freelancer, Translation World
In spring 2020, the Covid-19 crisis forced employees all over the world to quickly set up offices in their homes, often in less-than-ideal conditions. But we freelancers were well used to it and already fully equipped to face the challenge. And for good reason,...
by Marion | Nov 8, 2020 | Translation World
As a freelance translator, you can take the step and become a sworn translator. However, is it the same as being a certified translator, and if not, what are the differences? How can you become one of the “happy band” of sworn translators? Is it better to work for a...
