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annegra · 12-05-2007, 09:40 PM

Greetings,

I have worked as an in house translator for over 7 years and have done a limited amount of freelance translation as well as simultaneous interpretation (English into Spanish). Now I would like to establish myself as a freelance translator.

Before sending mass emails including my resume and cover letter, I would like to know which computer programs would translation companies expect freelancers to master. For instance, I have never used machine translation programs. If I don�t mention that I use them, am I significantly diminishing my chances? Also, I am proficient in Word for PC and Mac, Internet, Adobe, but that�s it. What others are an absolute must?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. With best wishes,

Annette

Nadia D · 12-06-2007, 03:39 AM

Hi Annette!

I think you should learn Trados (and TagEditor), so far it's the most requested CAT tool...

Good luck!

IUS · 12-20-2007, 08:28 AM

Trados, SDLX, Wordfast...

analaura · 12-20-2007, 03:58 PM

You can try a demo, and see the tutorials, and then you can practice with some files you have... (word, excel, power point are some of the most required...)

good luck!

peter2008 · 09-28-2008, 11:26 PM

The best translation company that i had ever known is the U.S. translation company with unique, demanding, languages service requirements they are the professional translation companies. They also provide spanish to english translation services and even for business both the private and government agencies privide these services.
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Peter
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12-05-2007, 09:40 PM	#1
annegra New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	requirements for translation companies? Greetings, I have worked as an in house translator for over 7 years and have done a limited amount of freelance translation as well as simultaneous interpretation (English into Spanish). Now I would like to establish myself as a freelance translator. Before sending mass emails including my resume and cover letter, I would like to know which computer programs would translation companies expect freelancers to master. For instance, I have never used machine translation programs. If I don�t mention that I use them, am I significantly diminishing my chances? Also, I am proficient in Word for PC and Mac, Internet, Adobe, but that�s it. What others are an absolute must? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. With best wishes, Annette

12-20-2007, 08:28 AM	#3
IUS Administrator Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,378 Rep Power: 100	CAT Tools Trados, SDLX, Wordfast... __________________ IUS

12-20-2007, 03:58 PM	#4
analaura Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 346 Rep Power: 234	Trados have some interesting tutorials You can try a demo, and see the tutorials, and then you can practice with some files you have... (word, excel, power point are some of the most required...) good luck!

09-28-2008, 11:26 PM	#5
peter2008 New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 22 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Re: requirements for translation companies? The best translation company that i had ever known is the U.S. translation company with unique, demanding, languages service requirements they are the professional translation companies. They also provide spanish to english translation services and even for business both the private and government agencies privide these services. ==================================== Peter Job Openings

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12-06-2007, 03:39 AM	#2
Nadia D Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 619 Rep Power: 237	Hi Annette! I think you should learn Trados (and TagEditor), so far it's the most requested CAT tool... Good luck!

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