{"product_id":"translation-101-starting-out-as-a-translator-9798215065068","title":"Translation 101: Starting Out As A Translator","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Petro Dudi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Petro Dudi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Petro Dudi\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Translating \u0026amp; Interpreting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis career guidebook explores the realm of translation, the benefits and working conditions, the types of translation work and tools available. It gets down to details regarding the tools a translator uses every day, providing information not only from the translator's perspective but also from the viewpoint of the translation engineer and translation project manager. It provides a hands-on approach to CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) Tools, on how you can take advantage of them regardless of your CAT Tool of choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also learn how to successfully run your freelance translation business. You'll be presented with \"inside\" information on how clients (especially translation agencies) choose their translators. You'll learn how to set up profiting rates and how to find promising clients. You'll be given ideas for efficient organization of your work process and tips for successful customer relationship management. And, you'll be shown how to stay away from fraudulent companies too. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCleverly written to cover all skill levels: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry-Level\u003c\/strong\u003e - An all-in-one guide for you to start out in the translation profession.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Level\u003c\/strong\u003e - Boost your knowledge of the translation field and take it to the next level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSenior-Level\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sharpen your skills and learn a few more tricks that will make you a master of the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's a glimpse of the Table of Contents: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: So, You Want To Be A Translator...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Become A Translator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo I Need Any Special Skills Or Experience?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes Of Translation Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-House Translation Jobs vs. Freelancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware Tools Of The Trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools: A Crash Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo, What's A CAT Tool?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslation Memories (TMs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord Counts, The Trados Discount Model \u0026amp; Weighted Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminology Databases (TermBases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandoff \u0026amp; Delivery Packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Typical Translation Project Workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine Translation (MT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding CAT Tool Lock-In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAT Tools On A Mac Or GNU\/Linux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Running A Freelance Translation Business\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining Your Core Language Pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting Up Your Pricelist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing Your CAT Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing Your Business (Or How To Find Clients)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganizing Your Work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClient Relationship Quick Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding Fraudulent Clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix 1: Translation Industry Glossary\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2: ISO Language Codes\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 3: List of Translation Companies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46506791239831,"sku":"9798215065068","price":1985.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798215065068.webp?v=1769197320","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/translation-101-starting-out-as-a-translator-9798215065068","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}