Thanks to reader (and outstanding colleague!) Jill Sommer for sending the link to this post from the blog "Resumé Hell" (amusing takes on job searching, written by a recruiter), featuring a cover letter produced by an online translation tool. … [Read more...] about Machine translation has its uses, but…
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An interesting new translation blog
Translator and translation agency owner Glenn Cain recently started a blog on his Yndigo translations site. It's a great read and covers topics ranging from the use of sic to translator certification to how to select an interpreter. Give it a look, especially if you're inside on a snowy day like the … [Read more...] about An interesting new translation blog
"How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator" in Denver on May 10
On Saturday, May 10 in Denver, my colleague Eve Bodeux and I will be presenting a half-day seminar on "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator." It is a nuts and bolts session that applies to any language combination and focuses on developing a marketing plan, finding and keeping well-paying … [Read more...] about "How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator" in Denver on May 10
A new header image
WordPress' MistyLook theme makes it very easy to change your header image, here is a new one from iStock. This is called "Way to Everest," by iStock member "weareadventurers." It reminds me of one of my favorite places (Nepal) and also that sometimes, translation feels a little like climbing … [Read more...] about A new header image
A helpful post on blogs and feeds for translators
Here is a useful post, from Translator Support, about RSS feeds and some translation-related sites that offer feeds. For a long time I was mystified by feeds (and I've now publicly admitted this!), but Blogging With Beth removed my feed-based shame and confusion, and I'm now a devotee of Firefox's … [Read more...] about A helpful post on blogs and feeds for translators