The Translation & Localization Conference - Warsaw 2015 WORKING WITH TRANSLATION AGENCIES Benefits for clients and translators alike Alina Cincan BA MA.

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?


working with an agency

Why

this topic?

72%


25%

3%


AGENDA1. Working with a

translation agency 2. Benefits for clients

and translators

Working with agencies


1


Applications

Be THIS bird!

Working with agencies | Benefits for translators and clients


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



Applications

91.7 % genericonly 3.8% personal


the Santa rule


Applications


follow instructionswhere possible


Applications


ask


References


• Be personal• Proofread• Follow instructions• Always ask for permission


Applications


CVs

The Translation & Localization Conference - Warsaw 2015Working with agencies | Benefits for translators and clients

language combination


CVs



Tailor your CV

Novice translators

chicken/egg issue



Tailor your CV

Novice translators

• volunteer work • CPD• blog



Tailor your CV

Experienced translators

• USP: experience• USP: specialisation



Tailor your CV

Stand out

remarkable projects


short and sweet


CVs

the Santa rule


CVs


formatting


CVs


3,000+ fake CVs *

*Source: TSD


CVs

http://www.translator-scammers.com/

• language combination at the top• tailor your CV• keep it short and relevant• proofread it• .pdfs are best


CVs


Top recommendation:

You need a CV that works by Marta Stelmaszak


CVs


http://wantwords.co.uk/school/lesson-57-you-need-a-cv-that-works-ebook-on-cv-writing-in-translation-2/



pros & cons


Mem

berships

+ -show commitment costCPD


spoilt for choice


Mem

berships

Recommended resource:

Professional Associations of Translators and Interpreters Around the World


Mem

berships

http://inboxtranslation.com/resources/professional-associations-translators-interpreters/



What matters most?


Project

allocation

All these are important:

• Qualifications• Experience• Membership• Specialisation• Rates


Project

allocation

It depends on the context

…



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Working W

ITH

not FOR…


Working W

ITH

not FOR…

business



• It’s a business relationship –if you don’t agree, walk away

• Two parties involved – negotiation

• Written agreements are necessary – POs/ contracts/ T&C


Working W

ITH

not FOR…

Benefits of working with an agency


2


Benefits for

CLIENTS

vetting & choosing

translators



3,000+ fake CVs *

*Source: TSD


Benefits for

CLIENTS

http://www.translator-scammers.com/


14% of translation

agencies not aware**

**Source: João Roque Dias’s presentation for the ATA conference


Benefits for

CLIENTS

https://www.dropbox.com/s/y9q0pvttt36jfxg/JRD_The_Translator_Scammers_Plague_Survey_Report.pdf


Benefits for

CLIENTS

multilingualprojects



Benefits for

CLIENTS

faster turnaroundsbigger volumes



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Benefits for

TRANSLATORS


Conclusion1. Professionalism >

raising standards2. Great working

relationships > great results

3. Working together > improving the industry

Links mentioned in the presentation:http://bit.ly/TLC15Alina

http://bit.ly/TLC15Alina




Any questions?

The Translation & Localization Conference - Warsaw 2015 WORKING WITH TRANSLATION AGENCIES Benefits for clients and translators alike Alina Cincan BA MA.

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