Is Rejection the Best Medicine?

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 25, 2023

This post was originally published on That Translation Blog. It is reposted with permission. I admit it. I’m slightly addicted to TikTok. As a marketing…

Jump-Starting Your Career as a Linguist: The Two-Year Project Management Stint*

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 18, 2023

If you’re interested in a career as a translator or interpreter, it can be hard to figure out how to break into the industry.…

Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Doing an MA in Translation

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 11, 2023

This post was originally published on ORH Translations. It is reposted with permission. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree, I was faced with the…

Linguist in the Spotlight – Evelyn Yang Garland

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 4, 2023

There is much to be learned from our colleagues, but it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with the “pros.” For that…

This Will Never Happen to Me! – Freelance Lessons From Last Year’s Serious Accident

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 27, 2023

This post was originally published on Polka Dot Translations. It is reposted with permission.  Last Friday marked one year since I was in a…

What to Do When You Don’t Get Paid

By The Savvy Newcomer | June 13, 2023

This post was originally published on The Translation Guy. It is reposted with permission. Got a Client Who Didn’t Pay You and Now They…

How to Make a Better Clientscape

By The Savvy Newcomer | May 2, 2023

Title explanation: If a landscape is the land around you, your friendscape is what you see when you look out at your friends, and…

Your Guide to a 5-Star Email Signature

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 25, 2023

This post was originally published on LION Translation Academy. It is reposted with permission. If you want to break into the premium market, a…

Savvy Diversification Series – The Role of the Genealogical Translator

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 23, 2023

The Savvy Newcomer team has been taking stock of the past year and finding that one key priority for many freelance translators and interpreters…

Freelance Translator’s Client Reference List: Why and How and When

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 23, 2023

This post was originally published on Gabriela Kouahla’s LinkedIn timeline. It is reposted with permission. The client reference list of a freelance translator is…

8 T&I Events in Europe that Deserve to Be on Your 2023 Calendar

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 23, 2023

Here are some lesser-known industry conferences with the potential to boost your networking and marketing efforts! Fall: It’s Time for Flagship Industry Events While…

Linguist in the Spotlight — Natalie Pavey

By The Savvy Newcomer | April 18, 2023

There is much to be learned from our colleagues, but it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with the “pros.” For that…