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The summer months can be slower then usual, so try doing these eight things to make good use of your time.
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Managing yourself is a key life skill to learn regardless of your job. However, for the freelance translator, self-management is even more important.
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JW.org, the official Jehovah's Witnesses website, has been translated into over 1,100 languages — more than Google, Wikipedia, and Apple combined. Here's the full story of how it got there and why it matters.
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Syncing with different time zones, staying on top of language evolution, increasing competition from other translators and other challenges
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Benchmark the job market, Find news sources relevant to your translation niche and other useful advice
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As a general rule of thumb, it�s best to let the client set the level of personal interaction that they�d like and respond accordingly.
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See if you can counter your client�'s criticism, reflect on your successes and other great tips for freelancers dealing with rejections
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What are translator's notes, how to add translators notes and when do you need to add them
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As a freelance translator, have you ever wondered if your clients really know what they want from a translation?
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Have you ever encountered a client that took your translation and refused to pay? If so, what did you do?