Online courses for translators and interpreters
A new video! I felt more like talking than writing today…
Lots of people ask why a freelance translator needs a partner, and how to find the right person. Here’s part I, in which I briefly answer those questions; in part II, Eve Bodeux and I will talk about how we work together.
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Hi Corrine:
Good post and timely for me as I am looking for a translation partner.
Must love dogs, be fluent in Japanese, Czech, German, French, Russian, Polish, and Slovak, native or near native in English, have at least 10 years (at least 20 years would be preferred) of experience with translation of patents in languages listed above, and be honest enough not to steal my precious direct clients while I am on vacation.
Suitable candidates can contact me through my blog or website.
Thanks Steve, I’m sure that you’ll find such a person in no time 🙂
Miriam and I have been working together/sharing projects/marketed ourselves together for over 15 years now. In the last couple of years, we added Cynthia, who translates in the opposite direction. We’ll gladly talk to you about how we organize our cooperation.
That would be great!!
I think the idea of a translation partner is great – it definitely opens new horizons for many freelancers 🙂
Thanks dear Corinne for these really helpful hints, ‘am happy to have discovered your website and blogs, best of luck.
Interesting video. And I can really recommend that “Tech Chutzpah” article, too. Nice post!
Hi Corinne, good post!
I still find it hard to think of partnerships. I do have, however, two colleagues on whom I truly rely whenever I need to split work for certain clients or whose availability I check every once in a while to know whether I can refer my clients to them if I am not available. They are not exactly a permanent partner as in your case, but it gives you the comfort of knowing there’s someone out there who shares your principles and are willing to lend a hand when possible.
Translation partners will certainly be great as a partner will be able to know where your weaknesses are, and they can act promptly for client satisfaction. Partners are great for troubleshooting, damage control, and for subbing in case of emergencies as you pointed out. Thanks for these wonderful insights.