I launched my first full-time translation job three years after I began volunteering my translation services. I started volunteering for the United Nations, Translators without Borders, Coursera, and Facebook. Translators without Borders was my first in-house employer. Imagine a world…

Do you know the total number of translation agencies in service right now? It’s a huge number. They range from top language services providers (LSPs) to boutique agencies.  In today’s competitive freelance translation space, building strong relationships with translation agencies…

Finding consistent translation jobs is a crucial step for any aspiring freelance translator. This can also be a daunting challenge for new freelance translators. There are numerous platforms available to connect with clients and launch your career. This article explores…

When I started my translation career, despite some early success, I struggled to find consistent work in the first year. In fact, I still experience sporadic periods of drought each year. And this is normal, at least for some language…

Should you accept a translation test? The answer can vary depending on whether you are looking for a freelance or an in-house role. A translation test is often a must in an in-house translation position recruitment. To stay in the…

I did not have a plan to be a professional translator. In fact, I had no idea that professional translation was something one can make money from. Literary translation was the only type of translation that I was aware of.…