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The Translation & Localization Conference - Warsaw 2015
WORKING WITH TRANSLATION AGENCIESBenefits for clients
and translators alike
Alina
Cinca
n
BA MA
Inbox Tr
anslatio
n
•+10 years’ experience•MD at Inbox Translation (UK)•BA in languages •MA in Intercultural Cooperation
Who am
I?
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working with an agency
Why
this topic?
72%
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25%
3%
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AGENDA1. Working with a
translation agency 2. Benefits for clients
and translators
Working with agencies
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Applications
Be THIS bird!
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ApplicationsDear Sirs
Dear Sir or Madam
Dear HR manager
Dear Project Manager
Dear Administrator
Dear members of the translation community
Dear Alina
[…]having seen Inbox Translation's sense of humour and passion for the industry[…]
Dear Alina and Flo
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Applications
91.7 % genericonly 3.8% personal
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the Santa rule
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Applications
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follow instructionswhere possible
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Applications
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ask
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References
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• Be personal• Proofread• Follow instructions• Always ask for permission
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Applications
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CVs
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language combination
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CVs
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Tailor your CV
Novice translators
chicken/egg issue
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Tailor your CV
Novice translators
• volunteer work • CPD• blog
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Tailor your CV
Experienced translators
• USP: experience• USP: specialisation
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Tailor your CV
Stand out
remarkable projects
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short and sweet
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CVs
the Santa rule
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CVs
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formatting
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CVs
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3,000+ fake CVs *
*Source: TSD
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CVs
• language combination at the top• tailor your CV• keep it short and relevant• proofread it• .pdfs are best
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CVs
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Top recommendation:
You need a CV that works by Marta Stelmaszak
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CVs
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pros & cons
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Mem
berships
+ -show commitment costCPD
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spoilt for choice
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Mem
berships
Recommended resource:
Professional Associations of Translators and Interpreters Around the World
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Mem
berships
What matters most?
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Project
allocation
All these are important:
• Qualifications• Experience• Membership• Specialisation• Rates
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Project
allocation
It depends on the context
…
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Working W
ITH
not FOR…
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Working W
ITH
not FOR…
business
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• It’s a business relationship –if you don’t agree, walk away
• Two parties involved – negotiation
• Written agreements are necessary – POs/ contracts/ T&C
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Working W
ITH
not FOR…
Benefits of working with an agency
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Benefits for
CLIENTS
vetting & choosing
translators
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3,000+ fake CVs *
*Source: TSD
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Benefits for
CLIENTS
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14% of translation
agencies not aware**
**Source: João Roque Dias’s presentation for the ATA conference
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Benefits for
CLIENTS
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Benefits for
CLIENTS
multilingualprojects
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Benefits for
CLIENTS
faster turnaroundsbigger volumes
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Benefits for
TRANSLATORS
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Conclusion1. Professionalism >
raising standards2. Great working
relationships > great results
3. Working together > improving the industry
Links mentioned in the presentation:http://bit.ly/TLC15Alina
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Any questions?