SKILLS NEEDED BY FREELANCE TRANSLATORS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR REPUTATION ON THE TRANSLATION MARKET Cover Image

SKILLS NEEDED BY FREELANCE TRANSLATORS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR REPUTATION ON THE TRANSLATION MARKET
SKILLS NEEDED BY FREELANCE TRANSLATORS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR REPUTATION ON THE TRANSLATION MARKET

Author(s): Thomas Tolnai
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai
Keywords: Advertising; brand; CAT tools; Marketing

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to present a number of skills which may help translators to enhance their profits and become better known on the market. Therefore, our main objective is not to offer advice on theoretic aspects regarding translation techniques and strategies but to help professionals enhance their reputation on the market and acquire better communication skills. For this purpose, the article approaches three fundamental aspects: developing a brand on the translation market, advertising media and the role of IT in the translation business.

  • Issue Year: 53/2008
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 167-174
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English