by Simon Akhrameev | Mar 4, 2016 | Introduction to Freelance
Everyone wants to be successful until they see what it actually takes. And you have to work really hard to become a successful freelance translator. Actually, freelancing is not just a way of life, it is the way you conduct your personal business where you perform...
by Simon Akhrameev | Jan 22, 2016 | Finding work
Finding your first client can be a real tough thing, isn’t it? Probably you are an established translator working in a translation agency/company, who never worked as a freelancer or a college graduate with little experience in translation. One common thing here is...
by Simon Akhrameev | Dec 10, 2015 | Introduction to Freelance
In one of my previous posts, you learned how to make an awesome resume for a freelance translator. However, there are still some things to consider if you want to make a perfect first impression. Unfortunately, many freelancers forget or just don’t know what things...
by Simon Akhrameev | Dec 4, 2015 | Introduction to Freelance
Do you know how productive you are? How many hours do you spend for work and leisure? I guess many of you don’t know exact metrics and rely upon your subjective assessments like “I think I’m productive enough…” or “I’m not that productive as I should be…”. We all know...
by Simon Akhrameev | Nov 26, 2015 | Introduction to Freelance
Have you ever thought about why so many freelance translators complain about an unstable flow of work? I believe that the reason is that many translators just don’t know how to find new clients (or help clients find you). I studied linguistics and translation theory...