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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!

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: 2,365 Rep Power: 100	CAT Tools Trados, SDLX, Wordfast... __________________ IUS

12-20-2007, 03:58 PM	#4
analaura Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 326 Rep Power: 229	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!

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12-06-2007, 03:39 AM	#2
Nadia D Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 596 Rep Power: 231	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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