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Unpacking the Contentious Matter of Testing Freelance Translators

5 months ago

November 13, 2020

Unpacking the Contentious Matter of Testing Freelance Translators

5 months ago
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by Seyma Albarino

On November 13, 2020

When should language service providers require freelancers to take a test? And when should translators insist on being paid to do so? A short primer on freelance translator testing. Continue reading

Reader Polls: Rev Pay Cut, Shift to Hourly Rates, Edit Distance, Translation Regulations

1 year ago

November 29, 2019

Reader Polls: Rev Pay Cut, Shift to Hourly Rates, Edit Distance, Translation Regulations

1 year ago
Features ·

by Seyma Albarino

On November 29, 2019

LSPs moving toward hourly rates for linguists? Edit distance a viable metric long-term? Are regulations important to translation demand? Will Rev recover from bad press over transcriptionist pay cuts? Continue reading

Reader Polls: Private vs Public Sector, MT and Productivity, RSI’s Future, Outlook 2019

2 years ago

March 28, 2019

Reader Polls: Private vs Public Sector, MT and Productivity, RSI’s Future, Outlook 2019

2 years ago
Features ·

by Marion Marking

On March 28, 2019

Is working for the public sector different for translators? Has machine translation boosted your productivity? And is remote simultaneous interpreting the future staple? Continue reading

Inside the Contractor Debate Affecting US Freelance Translators, Interpreters, and LSPs

2 years ago

March 12, 2019

Inside the Contractor Debate Affecting US Freelance Translators, Interpreters, and LSPs

2 years ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On March 12, 2019

Association of Language Companies President says simply turning independent contractors into employees sans smart legislation is “wildly inefficient and financially untenable.” Continue reading

LinkedIn Serious About Running Freelance Translation Marketplace

5 years ago

July 8, 2016

LinkedIn Serious About Running Freelance Translation Marketplace

5 years ago
Technology ·

by Marion Marking

On July 8, 2016

Professional social network builds out its order form for freelance translation services under its ProFinder platform, expands to nine more US cities and adds word count, turnaround time,... Continue reading

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Antitrust Controversy: ATA Responds to Allegations It Puts Association First Over Members

5 years ago

April 5, 2016

Antitrust Controversy: ATA Responds to Allegations It Puts Association First Over Members

5 years ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On April 5, 2016

ATA President-elect Corinne McKay responds to member pushback on updated Antitrust Policy that reinforces ban on talking about rates in ATA forums; defends policy saying FTC has gone after much... Continue reading

Tales From the Trenches: How Two Translators Battle for Business

5 years ago

March 31, 2016

Tales From the Trenches: How Two Translators Battle for Business

5 years ago
Features ·

by Marion Marking

On March 31, 2016

How two freelance translators from Switzerland and Ukraine manage tight deadlines, stagnant prices, tool overload, and still clear their heads to turn that source material into a target text that... Continue reading

Business Confidence Remains Strong Among German Translators and Interpreters

5 years ago

March 8, 2016

Business Confidence Remains Strong Among German Translators and Interpreters

5 years ago
Industry News ·

by Gerard Castañeda

On March 8, 2016

77% of German translators and interpreters surveyed by Germany’s translation association BDÜ report business to be good or very good. Positive trend from 2015 continues, as outlook remains positive. Continue reading

Backbreaking: 80% of Freelance Translators Suffer From Neck Pain, Survey Finds

5 years ago

March 3, 2016

Backbreaking: 80% of Freelance Translators Suffer From Neck Pain, Survey Finds

5 years ago
Academia ·

by Marion Marking

On March 3, 2016

Survey by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences of nearly 2,000 translators on ergonomics reveals: 75% to be in good health, more than 50% use multiple CAT tools...and freelancers prefer laptops. Continue reading

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