Thursday 21 June 2012

6 Beginning Pointers for Translators

If you have a good command on two or more international languages, it could turn into a great job opportunity for you. Translation services are required by many global business houses and you could work as a translator for them. 

Like any other field, translation jobs also require some professional qualifications and skills. Work on your translation skills and get ready for an opportunity of a lifetime.
language skills

 Some prerequisites for a translator:

1.      Language
Opt for the language you are most comfortable with and which is widely spoken. For e.g. German is widely spoken business language. You could become a German English translator.
2.      High standard of Education
A course or training in translation services would be useful as it will help you in technical research and documentation. It would also teach you to write and speak the languages with proper pronunciation.
3.      Equipment and Software
Invest in a computer with word processing software, fax machine, translation dictionaries, translation memory software and other tools.
4.      Specialize in a specific field
Translation services are required in various fields like literature, medical, legal, tourism, technical, political and many more. Choose your expertise area and work on it. 
5.      Online translation forum
It is a great way of setting your business or getting started in this field. Sign up for newsletters or e-zines.
6.      Freelancing/full time job
You could work as a freelancer for various companies or be a full time employee at a MNC. Some companies give you the opportunity to work from home or office. You could work from the place you live in. for e.g. if you live in Brisbane and are fluent in German and you could be a German translator Brisbane.
So polish your language skills and get working in the translation service industry.

Saturday 16 June 2012

Get Accurate German-English Translations from Dammann

German translation service
Do you require German translation service for your documents? If so, I have a solution for you. Dammann German-English Translations will provide you with German translators in Perth to do the job for you. These translators are able to translate even complex documents quite well, providing all the relevant details that need to be included.

German translator Perth However, like many other translation services, Dammann work is trust based. Normally, when you need translations for your documents, you do it on trust. Chances are that since you might not be able to translate it personally, there is possibility that you cannot proofread it, and therefore do not know whether your translator got everything right. This is precisely why Dammann try to be as accurate as possible when doing translations. They translate documents written in Germany to English. In other words, they are English translators for German language.

In fact, by getting a Dammann translator, you will be able to save as much as 10% as opposes to other translators. Their translators are widely experienced due to providing a wide list of translation types. They understand a wide range of translation modes also. Dammann are NAATI certified and quite punctual. They ensure they translate your work as per your agreement. The whole idea of translation is to capture all the relevant details of a document and put it in another language. This is exactly what Dammann German translator Perth do. They capture the real words of the writer who wrote the document and get all the fine details out in English that is clear, concise, and understandable.