Applying for a freelance translator position
At hí-fen we receive a lot of CVs from translators applying for a freelance translation position with us. When sending your CV to translation agencies translators face the very hard task to stand out from the crowd. The following 5 points should never be overlooked:
1. Clarify your source and target language. Include your language pair(s) on the email subject and somewhere at the start of the emai. You would be surprised by the amount of people that do not state their language pair when applying!
2. It is important to demonstrate that you have basic linguist qualifications. Translation agencies hire translators on complete trust, so the more qualified and experienced you are, the most likely project managers are to trust que quality of your work.
3. When writing your CV describe the projects you have worked on rather than listing the translation agencies you have worked for.
4. Do not sell yourself short. Reliable translation agencies who are serious about their work won't hire translators who offers rates below the industry standard. Try not to sound too desperate. Project yourself as a confident and professional business person.
5. And, finally, do not forget to run a spell check before sending your email!
Good luck!
Check this blog regularly for more information about translation opportunities with hí-fen.
hí-fen translation solutions is a translation agency based in London providing high quality translation services into and from over 30 languages.
1. Clarify your source and target language. Include your language pair(s) on the email subject and somewhere at the start of the emai. You would be surprised by the amount of people that do not state their language pair when applying!
2. It is important to demonstrate that you have basic linguist qualifications. Translation agencies hire translators on complete trust, so the more qualified and experienced you are, the most likely project managers are to trust que quality of your work.
3. When writing your CV describe the projects you have worked on rather than listing the translation agencies you have worked for.
4. Do not sell yourself short. Reliable translation agencies who are serious about their work won't hire translators who offers rates below the industry standard. Try not to sound too desperate. Project yourself as a confident and professional business person.
5. And, finally, do not forget to run a spell check before sending your email!
Good luck!
Check this blog regularly for more information about translation opportunities with hí-fen.
hí-fen translation solutions is a translation agency based in London providing high quality translation services into and from over 30 languages.
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