Are You Using LinkedIn to Get High-Paying Clients?

By The Savvy Newcomer | January 9, 2018

If you are spending all or most of your social media time on Facebook, you are missing out on the chance to meet and…

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So You Want to be a Freelance Translator or Interpreter: Services and Specialization

By The Savvy Newcomer | December 19, 2017

What services should I offer? Many translators provide more than just translation services. Since many are self-employed, it can be helpful to offer related…

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Advice for Beginners: Specialization

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 28, 2017

By Judy Jenner Post reblogged from Translation Times blog with permission by the author, incl. the image Many beginning interpreters oftentimes ask us about specialization and…

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So You Want to be a Freelance Translator or Interpreter: Starting from Scratch

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 14, 2017

Starting your freelance translation business from scratch can be a daunting task. Below are a few of the most fundamental questions to ask yourself…

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Buddies Welcome Newbies at ATA58

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 24, 2017

This year, Buddies Welcome Newbies celebrates its fifth anniversary, and as part of the celebrations, the team is introducing a few new surprises! After…

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So You Want to be a Freelance Translator or Interpreter: How is the T&I Industry Laid Out?

By The Savvy Newcomer | August 15, 2017

How is the T&I industry laid out? As a preface, I can think of numerous times since I began working as a translator that…

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Pursuing the Translation Dream: What to Know Before the Phone Rings

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 18, 2017

Have you ever asked yourself if you have what it takes to be a translator? You probably know it takes more than being bilingual,…

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How to Develop Effective Communication Skills to Get and Keep Clients

By The ATA Chronicle | May 1, 2017

Effective communication is both a means to achieve your business goals and the very essence of your business. Have you ever been unsure about…

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Transitioning from Student to Translator

By The ATA Chronicle | March 21, 2017

Here are a few tips to help you navigate the vicious circle of not being able to get work without experience and not being able
to get experience if you can’t
get work.

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ATA Conference Recap

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 21, 2016

By Jamie Hartz It’s been just over two weeks since the 57th Annual American Translators Association Conference ended, and we’re excited to report that…

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Buddies Welcome Newbies at ATA57

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 11, 2016

by Jamie Hartz If you’re a newbie to the American Translators Association, or to translation or interpreting in general, and you’re thinking of attending…

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Multilingual profiles on LinkedIn

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 19, 2016

By Catherine Christaki (@LinguaGreca) LinkedIn was launched in 2003 and is currently the third most popular social network in terms of unique monthly visitors,…

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