by Simon Akhrameev | Aug 10, 2016 | CAT tools, Introduction to Freelance
CAT tools (computer assisted translation) have a long history and it has been proved that they can make a translator’s life easier. On the average CATs can improve translation performance by 30% and significantly increase translation quality through special QC tools....
by Simon Akhrameev | Apr 8, 2016 | Introduction to Freelance
Looking for a new way to impress your clients? Create a video resume! This method works quite well if you have a personal website where you sell services online. Video is a great type of content to introduce yourself, as it is very interactive. Using modern tools, you...
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 | 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...
