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LSPs (Language Service Providers) looking for
freelancers or professionals to translate material within
that field. What you can do to further build your resume
is to pursue a degree or certification within that domain,
allowing you to come across as an authority within that
subject.
4. Translate Vice-versa
If you’re used to and comfortable with translating
from say English to another language, attempt to do
it the other way around. Not only will this improve
your knowledge of the relationship between the two
languages, you might also discover a hitherto
unknown skill in being able to do two-way
translations between the language-pair – expanding
the range of projects available to you.
5. Use CAT Tools
As a translator, it’s essential you familiarize
yourself with CAT or Computer Assisted
Translation Tools. These are computer programs
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