Some tips for freelance translators

[alfredo.astort]

Here are some tips for freelance translators I found interesting, hope they are useful for you all!

Tips for freelance translators

[analaura]

Thanks for sharing Alfredo.
I think "Being afraid of asking questions to clients" is the one that rules... and sometimes just a simple question could avoid so much trouble later!!!

[Lee Shin]

these tips will definitely guide the freelancers and it is also worth noticing

[miryam13]

Hi, is someone out there a Translations Project Manager by chance?? I am a student of Translation Services and I have a few questions...

1) Do you prefer vendors who have degrees in translation/interpretation or specialists who changed into a translation career?
2) What's the role of price in picking vendors?
3) What do you do when vendors make mistakes?
4) What mistakes must be avoided at all costs?
5) Is it common to pick translators who are near by geographically? or does it matter if they are from far away?6) What makes you to choose a translator again, especially a new one?

[analaura]

If you come up with any other idea... feel free to share with us!!

[PatrickMoreschi]

Two more tips here.......

· Identify target market
· Keeping your work & your references tidy and ready