Article Sphere Logo  
 

Translation Services and Translator Vocations

Expert Author: Armando Riquier | Submitted: 2008-02-28 | Word Count: 507 words | Views: 12 view(s) [View Summary]
Armando Riquier
The translation service industry has reached a considerable height in the past few years. Opportunities are coming up everyday as this industry is really on the cutting edge and growing rapidly because the companies involved have energy and work ethic to back it up as well. Someone who is willing to make a career in the translation service sector can have ample opportunities coming his or her way.

Qualification required for becoming a good translator
* A good command over the native tongue, a suitable degree may prove the worth.
* A good command over another or other foreign languages and definitely English. One should be qualified enough to prove his or her skill or aptitude.
* A Graduate Degree.
* A few years of experience in the related field would definitely prove to be an added advantage.
* Accuracy and precision in translation is a very important thing to maintain all along.
* Professionalism is also a quality that becomes imperative while seeking a career in translation services.

General overview

If someone does not have any experience in translation or is starting new, he or she might work part time as a freelancer to gather some personal experience. Innumerable websites are there who offer jobs that can be done as a freelancer. This can prove to be a great opportunity for those who are willing to start on a translation career. This will not only help to garner experience but also teach the technicalities of translation. The translator would also achieve a higher accuracy level that will be in great demand would he apply for a full time job as in house translator later.

Fields in translation services

There are various types of translation work that one can encounter while working as a translator. These include legal and business translation, literary translation, medical translation, government translation, aerospace, energy and power, automotive translation, tourism translation, and various other fields in which one should be knowledgeable about.

Role of Entrepreneurs

Though there are ample opportunities for the translators seeking a career offering translation services, there are a few criteria that the various translating companies or entrepreneurs follow. The eligibility criteria for appointing a translator vary from company to company but entrepreneurs who are looking for translators and interpreters to join their team usually prefer to require these conditions:
* At least 3-years industry experience in translation or interpretation.
* Highly qualified professionals.
* They would have the translator's experience and work scrutinized.
* Recognized qualification in the desired field.
* A good command over the target language.
* A sound knowledge in other foreign languages.
* Accuracy and precision.

The entrepreneur will intimate the terms and conditions of work when they appoint a translator. The payment terms will also be intimated by them at the time of appointment.

Conclusion

Translators who are looking for a career in the translation services industry have the chance of plentiful choices to select from and they will be able to make a great career as a translator. They may even join a specific translation service field in which they can specialize and excel. With consistent dedication, accuracy, and hard work translators can scale heights aptly.

Armando Riquier is a freelance expert translator and writer who works with the Tectrad group, formed of professional agencies specialized in translation services of legal, financial and business documents into French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, etc.

Article Source: http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Translation-Services-and-Translator-Vocations/127498

 
 
 
This article has been viewed 12 times.

More "Languages" Related Articles

 

Listed below are more articles related to the above article from the "Languages" article category.

People interested in the above article "Translation Services and Translator Vocations" are also interested in the related articles listed below:

Expert Author: Nigel Nix | Submitted: 2008-06-27 | Word Count: 408 | Views: 4
Of all the languages in the world why has English become the desired form of global communication? Maybe it is because English at its most basic level is extremely easy to learn.
Expert Author: Samantha Johnsons | Submitted: 2008-06-18 | Word Count: 493 | Views: 6
Companies providing language translation service are getting more and more attention today. As the competition in the business landscape is getting fierce, business owners can no longer afford to ignore the global market. Sadly, however, many of these business owners who regularly acquire the help of translation companies don't really know if they are getting the service they deserve. These owners believe that a translation company that knows their required language is already enough, not knowing that what they are doing is highly dangerous.
Expert Author: Derek Forrent | Submitted: 2008-05-30 | Word Count: 533 | Views: 26
According to several surveys held over the years, the words people consider to be their most favourites of all times seem to relate one way or another to individual experiences. Especially positive words of encouragment.
Expert Author: Vladimir Chen | Submitted: 2008-05-27 | Word Count: 481 | Views: 46
Today’s children are born where ordinary is not good enough. And getting ahead is a tough thing to achieve. Like having an ‘edge’ over their peers, such as knowing a second or third language. Which will gear them up once they set out into the world to get their own careers.
Expert Author: Vladimir Chen | Submitted: 2008-05-16 | Word Count: 501 | Views: 20
One of the most important ways to learning and mastering the English Language is to read. It is said that a good reader is also a good writer and a good speaker. One’s proficiency in English hinges a lot on his interest and patience in reading.
Expert Author: Kristel D. Daniels | Submitted: 2008-04-23 | Word Count: 426 | Views: 27
More than considering the amount of time and dedication learning a new language demands, it is also important to consider why it is worth learning. Reasons for learning a foreign language varies, it could be practical, aspirational, intellectual, or even sentimental. But whatever reason it might be, a clear idea of why you want to learn a language can help motivate you in your studies.
Expert Author: Allison Merlino | Submitted: 2008-04-23 | Word Count: 734 | Views: 38
We are living in an increasingly shrinking global world. Learning to speak a second language is a logical progression. Becoming a Spanish as well as an English speaking member of the United States would broaden your array of opportunities both personally and professionally.

 View Popular Languages Articles | View Top Languages Authors

Article Directory Home Reference And Education Languages

Can't find what you're looking for? Try Google Search!
(Search in 23 languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Italian, German,
Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Greek,
Swedish, Romanian, Polish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Czech, Croatian, Bulgarian)
 
 
Copyright © 2005 - by Larry Lim, Singapore - Article Search Engine Directory at ArticleSphere.com™
All Rights Reserved Worldwide. All Trademarks and Servicemarks are the property of the respective owners.
Template Design by Larry Lim | Internet Marketing
Français/French Español/Spanish 日本語/Japanese [أربيك]/Arabic Italiano/Italian Deutsch/German 汉语/Chinese Simplified 漢語/Chinese Traditional Nederlands/Dutch 한국어/Korean Port/Portuguese Русско/Russian
Ελληνικά/Greek Swedish Roman?/Romanian Polski/Polish Norwegian Suomi/Finnish Dansk/Danish ?esky/Czech Hrvatski/Croatian §¢§ì§Ý§Ô§Ñ§â§ã§Ü§Ú/Bulgarian English - Original language