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Lifelong Education for Translators
Hello!I am Irene Koukia
I am a Translator, Trainer and Business Coach.
You can find me at:[email protected]
“An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate
competitive advantage.” Jack Welch
Why continue education in the first place?
We are working in a market changing at speed of light…
Can we remain comepetitive unless we adapt to changes?
Lifelong Education
Adapt to changes, gain competive advantages, stand out from the crowd!
REQUIRED
1.Lifelong
Education for Translators
REQUIRED
Translation Services
CAT-ToolsMS Office/OpenOffice
MS Office/OpenOffice
➜ The most commonly used software
➜ File formats you are most likely to receive for translation
➜ You need to be an advanced user in order to save time, increase efficiency and improve quality
MS Office/OpenOffice
OpenOfficeWriterCalcImpressBase
MS Office/OpenOffice
MS OfficeWordExcelPowerPointAccess
Where can I find more information/training?
MicrosoftOffice training and tutorialsincluding instructions and videos.
OpenOfficeTutorials for OpenOffice including instructions and screenshots.
Work fasterBeing an advanced user helps you work faster and increase your productivity saving you time.
Improve qualityYour translations will look much better due to correct formatting.
Translation Services
➜ Translation➜ Proofreading➜ Editing➜ Subtitling➜ Localization➜ Copywriting➜ Transcription➜ DTP
Translation Services
Other means Online courses Webinars Mentoring Internship
Variety of services = more client needs covered
Formal TrainingIf you do have the time and ressources you could attend a formal training, for example, in Localization or Subtitling.Some institutions and schools are available here.
CAT-Tools
➜ Translation Memories / Work faster
➜ Glossaries / Terminology consistency
➜ Cope with various file formats➜ Integrated QA
CAT-Tools
Variety of CAT-Tools = more client needs covered
Wordfast Anywhere Wordfast PRO Across Personal Edition OmegaT MemSource MemoQ Alchemy Catalyst Lite SDL Trados Studio DejaVu Fluency Translation Suite
CAT-Tool Training options
You will find free Webinars and Videos on most of the CAT-Tool websites.
You might also want to take a look on YouTube.
Free SDL Trados Webinar Recordings andSDL Trados Webinars (free).
Free Wordfast – Webinars & Recordings
Across - Webinars & Recordings
Various training Webinars and Videos on Proz.com
OPTIONAL
2.Lifelong
Education for Translators
OPTIONAL
MarketingBusiness
SkillsSpecializatio
n
Specialization
➜ Clients need experts because they trust them - they are willing to pay the full fee for their services as well
Why not improve your knowledge in a field you were always interested in?
Why specialize?
Free Online Courses Coursera OpenupED OpenCulture
More ideas here.
What are my options?
Formal Translator Training Legal Translation Medical Translation Technical
Translation
What could you specialize in?
Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided TranslationPeking UniversityAvailable on coursera.
Sprachtechnologie in den Digital HumanitiesUniversity of ZurichAvailable on coursera.
Fundamentals of Music TheoryThe University of EdinburghAvailable in coursera.
Contemporary Italian LiteratureUniversità Telematica Internazionale UninettunoAvailable on OpenupED.
Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman ArtUniversità Telematica Internazionale UninettunoAvailable on OpenupED.
Linguistics 101 - Fundamentals (VLC) University of MarburgAvailable on MOOC List.
Marketing
➜ Marketing your services➜ Creating your Brand➜ Spreading the Word
Learn how to promote your business in order to grow!
Skills to promote your Business!
Online Website Blogs Social Media
Marketing
Printed matter Company profile Business Card Leaflets Envelopes Logo
Courses you might find useful…
Digital Marketing Channels: The LandscapeUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAvailable on coursera.
Marketing Tips for Translators by Tess Whitty
Business School for Translators by Marta Stelmaszak
Marketing in a Digital WorldUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAvailable on coursera.
Marketing Università Telematica Internazionale UninettunoAvailable on OpenupED
Brand DesignUniversità Telematica Internazionale UninettunoAvailable on OpenupED.
Business Skills
➜ Better Time-Management➜ Effective cooperations➜ Negotiation skills
Work efficiently to achieve your goals with less effort!
Improve your business skills to achieve
Experience In-house work as a
trainee or translator
Mentoring
Ideas to improve your business skills
Education Take an online
course to obtain skills
Read, read and read…
Some ideas…
Business School for Translators by Marta Stelmaszak
Management Università Telematica Internazionale UninettunoAvailable on OpenupED
Financial Engineering and Risk Management Part I & IIColumbia UniversityAvailable on coursera.
Project Management: The Basics for SuccessUniversity of California, IrvineAvailable on coursera.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional ProductivityUniversity of California, IrvineAvailable on coursera.
Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & ActionUniversity of California, IrvineAvailable on coursera.
This is your Business
our office
Your business is international!
GET READY!!!
3-Step guideline to success
Identify your needs
Research for options
Learn!
Thanks!Any questions?
You can find me at:Proz.com Profile: www.proz.com/profile/957755Email: [email protected]
CREDITS
Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome resources for free:
➜ Presentation template by SlidesCarnival➜ Photographs by Death to the Stock Photo (
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