How to be a Successful Freelance Translator

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This course teaches you how to use your language abilities to work for yourself. You will learn how to earn a living on your own terms, so you can work on projects of your choosing, and can still be available for life's moments.Learn How To Earn A Living Working Independently Through Freelance Translation.Use your knowledge of languages to earn money as a freelance translator
Learn how to become an independent translation professional
Find out how to work both yourself and for translation agencies, so you can have the best of both worlds
Become familiar with what agencies and clients look for, so you can be better positioned to get hired by themLearn to view your second language as a second degreeYour second language truly is worth just as much as another university degree. It is a skill that is in high demand, and that can earn you more money and a more comfortable life. This course aims to help you use this skill to its full potential.This course covers the preparation, how to be discovered by clients, as well as the translation process and, obviously, getting paid. Do you know where to find clients? How do you discern the useful clients from the wastes of time? How can you make sure they pick you as a translator? How will you get paid, and get paid on time? How can you avoid working for a pittance?Content OverviewThis course is structured to serve as reference material, so you can go through the whole course in around one week, but, as your freelance career progresses, you will probably want to go back for refreshers, so to see how various steps can apply to your new situation.Most of this course will be taught via videos, with some written notes and explanations for those wishing to go further in depth in their career as a freelance translator.
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By the end of this course, you will be able to use your knowledge of languages to earn your own money online

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Use your language and translation skills to earn a living working for yourself!
Earn a living through freelance translation

This course is meant for people who speak or can write in another language and would like to earn extra money, work from home, or work on their own terms

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  • Translation
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Course Introduction 1 lecture 02:28 Course Introduction Course Introduction 1 lecture 02:28 Course Introduction Course Introduction Course Introduction Course Introduction Course Introduction Introduction 1 lecture 03:18 Introduction Introduction 1 lecture 03:18 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Pre-Game 2 lectures 18:12 Day one - Resume, Photo & Specializations This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day two - Your website By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Pre-Game 2 lectures 18:12 Day one - Resume, Photo & Specializations This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day two - Your website By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day one - Resume, Photo & Specializations This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day one - Resume, Photo & Specializations This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day one - Resume, Photo & Specializations This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day one - Resume, Photo & Specializations This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. This lesson covers your first day of preparation. By the end of the day you will have a Resume, personal photo and a list of services and specializations, which will all be ready for any translation website or agency. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day two - Your website By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day two - Your website By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day two - Your website By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Day two - Your website By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. By the end of this lesson you will have your very own personal website, which will act like an online business card where potential clients can always find you. It will also make you easy to find when people are searching for translators in your language combination. This lesson also covers some extra tips, and what potential clients will be looking for in you as a translator. This isn't a very long day, and you can always feel free to cover two days at once, if you wish. The goal is to divide the process into manageable steps you can take one day at a time. Setting up Your Accounts 6 lectures 53:01 Freelance Websites (1 Hour Max Per Website) This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. Signing up for Upwork - A Walk-through Translation Websites 1 - A Proz.com Walk-Through Translation Websites 2 (1 Hour Max Per Website) Translation Agencies (1 Hour Max Per Agency) How do Kudoz Points Help? - (Answering your questions!) Setting up Your Accounts. 6 lectures 53:01 Freelance Websites (1 Hour Max Per Website) This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. Signing up for Upwork - A Walk-through Translation Websites 1 - A Proz.com Walk-Through Translation Websites 2 (1 Hour Max Per Website) Translation Agencies (1 Hour Max Per Agency) How do Kudoz Points Help? - (Answering your questions!) Freelance Websites (1 Hour Max Per Website) This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. Freelance Websites (1 Hour Max Per Website) This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. Freelance Websites (1 Hour Max Per Website) This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. Freelance Websites (1 Hour Max Per Website) This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. This Lesson walks you through the process of registering for all the main freelance websites. You can use all the information you prepared in Section 2, so you should be able to register for quite a few websites relatively quickly. I also talk about how the various websites works, some good and bad point of each, and which ones I think are worth it or not. Signing up for Upwork - A Walk-through Signing up for Upwork - A Walk-through Signing up for Upwork - A Walk-through Signing up for Upwork - A Walk-through Translation Websites 1 - A Proz.com Walk-Through Translation Websites 1 - A Proz.com Walk-Through Translation Websites 1 - A Proz.com Walk-Through Translation Websites 1 - A Proz d ratings. Active Marketing Active Marketing means Marketing that needs to be acted on. This is the most effective type of marketing and you will have to work on this type of marketing throughout your career. But the beginning of your career is when it's most important, since your first clients are what lead to your first track record, your first sample translations, your first references, referrals and ratings. Active Marketing Active Marketing means Marketing that needs to be acted on. This is the most effective type of marketing and you will have to work on this type of marketing throughout your career. But the beginning of your career is when it's most important, since your first clients are what lead to your first track record, your first sample translations, your first references, referrals and ratings. Active Marketing means Marketing that needs to be acted on. This is the most effective type of marketing and you will have to work on this type of marketing throughout your career. But the beginning of your career is when it's most important, since your first clients are what lead to your first...

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This course is not limited to any specific language (although it is taught in English). It also doesn't teach you how to translate. Rather, it teaches you how to use translation to earn a living

How to be a Successful Freelance Translator

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