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A common question desktop publishers frequently hear is, “which software is better: InDesign or FrameMaker?” The answer depends on what type of project you have to do. If you can answer that, you will know which is the best option. http://resources.globalizationpartners.com/blog/indesign-or-framemaker-which-to-use
If you’re a professional translator or interpreter and keen on developing your career, it makes sense to join a professional association. You might even consider joining more than one. Here’s why I joined four (!) professional associations for translators, and some pointers to help decide which ones might be right for you. […]
Free ebook on CVs in the translation industry In the professional environment where we rely more increasingly on websites, brochures or social media, you still need a CV that works. You certainly send it out more often than any other marketing material, so you better get it right. We usually have this weird feeling … […]
Terminology is crucial for our work as translators. We are continually searching for the right words – in our heads, in dictionaries or online resources, or in our translation memories and terminology databases. Here are some useful, free resources to help find the right terminology for your translations. Home
To celebrate Rare Disease Day, in this post I briefly discuss rare diseases and list resources on rare diseases and orphan drugs for medical translators. Life Science Translation Services | Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
An extensive list of translator resources for those who enjoy acquiring new skills. Webinars, MOOCS, websites, blogs, books and more. Mainly English. Image source: Stock.xchng, Ivan Prole http://www.sprachrausch.com
Building a bank of translation resources can be a wise investment If you’re interested in getting the very best out of your business translation service provider, then your next step might be to invest in creating resources for them to use. From linguistic style guides to help writers perfectly match your company tone to glossaries […]
If you enjoy this blog, you might also enjoy… My online courses Getting Started as a Freelance Translator: for beginning translators who want to launch and run a successful freelance business. For a full description and the start date of the next session, visit my business website’s online course page. http://thoughtsontranslation.com
What is translation project management? It’s a good question if you’re not in the field. You’ll be surprised how integral this is to project managers and the organization alike. Learn more here. http://www.brighthubpm.com
The section describes models of budgeting resources as well as budget items that may need to be included for translation (see Tenders, Bids, and Contracts for overall survey budgeting). http://ccsg.isr.umich.edu
Online resources; MediLexicon; Software; Books … http://www.goldsmithtranslations.com
Sound project management is crucial to taking possession of a quality, error free project. If you’ve undertaken a translation or localization project, even a small project, without the aid of a project management system, you may be guilty of contributing to translation errors that have cost your company in lost revenue. http://japan-translators.saeculii.com
One of the biggest challenges that any business faces is how to find and attract clients. You cannot help people or attract clients if they do not know your business exists. Sounds simple, but you would be surprised at just how many translators struggle to show up on their ideal clients’ radar. https://alexandria-translation-resources.com
Links to various translation resources like Glossaries and Style Guides. http://www.kloeckner-translations.biz
In today’s world of omnipresent social media, many succumb to the urge (myself included!) to share their lives and experiences, trials and tribulations, milestones and Major Life Events on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (even though personal stuff is a no-no there), Instagram and so on. Sharing is popular, sharing is in. […]
A common topic discussed in terminology training courses deals with project constraints known as the “Triple Constraint”: scope, time (schedule), and cost (budget/resources). They are an important part of project management processes because they limit the smooth running… Picture source: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_54.htm http://inmyownterms.com
The Alexandria Library (A-Lib) is a training and resource centre for the language services industry. We offer webinars, e-learning and other types of resources for professional translators, interpreters and language service providers, such as glossaries, termbases, translation memories, and more. https://alexandria-translation-resources.com
(e-book extract) It is becoming increasingly common to see the various tasks involved in a project orchestrated by a key player in the translation company: the project manager. The role of a PM varies depending on the particular translation company in question, as well as a number of other factors; it is generally not limited […]
Since a recent unpleasant experience I had with a reviewer (also called a proofreader) and because of the discussion developing on Proz.com on the subject of what a proofreader is supposed to do, I thought I’d share my take on the matter. © PIXS00Z-FOTOLIA.COM https://alexandria-translation-resources.com
Translation project management is a topic of interest for both project managers and freelance translators alike. What information is used to prepare an accurate quote? Why is scheduling so essential in some situations? How do you guarantee that a project will be profitable? How do you recruit the right resources? What is expected from each […]
