Becoming a Translator 101
Newbie • Translation
Overview
Do you want to be a freelance translator who lives off translation? Well, you are in the right place. This is not a theoretical course where I talk and you listen. During 3 live sessions, we’ll walk hand in hand, and I’ll show you all the steps to take to begin your career as a freelance translator successfully. Together we’ll find your specialisation, write an effective CV, and look at real cover letters to inspire you to write your own. But that’s just the beginning, we’ll talk about the average rates in the market, and I’ll show you how to set yours with confidence through a practical exercise. Last but not least, you’ll learn how to build your online presence, use LinkedIn and network with other translators. At the end of these three days, you’ll have all the tools you need to start your career with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
- Why and how to specialise
- How to write a CV and cover letter, even with no prior experience
- How to gain experience when nobody gives you a chance
- What the average rates are and how to set yours with confidence
- How to build a strong online presence
- How to use LinkedIn to network and attract clients
Useful info
- Live on Zoom
- 2 classes of 1.5 hours each
- On 20 – 21 March 2024
- At 7:00 PM CET
- Early-bird discount until 01/03/2024
Price
€ 190
Early-Bird Discount
Until 01/03/2024
€ 167
Possible payment in three instalments with PayPal
Details
2 live sessions
1.5 hours each
20 - 21 March at 7 PM CET
Let me introduce myself
Valentina Alia
Marketing Translator & Copywriter
I’m a marketing translator and copywriter working with companies like Allbirds, Monaco Tribune and Tiimo, along with small boutique agencies that pay good rates and treat translators like professionals and human beings. I started working as a freelance translator in 2015, after completing my studies and an internship as a project manager in London. I walked in your shoes and I know how hard it is to enter this industry and have no idea how to start a successful career. I know how frustrating it can be to send out tons of CVs and barely get answers, to wonder if you accepted a good rate or if you are undercharging. After 8 years of living off translation, I want to share what I learnt with you to make your career path a bit less steep.
This IS for you if:
✔️ You want to live off translation but don’t know how.
✔️ You feel lost in starting your career.
✔️ You need help to enter the industry on the right foot.
✔️ You want to charge with confidence.
✔️ You send tons of CVs but got very few answers.
✔️ You want to build an online presence.
✔️ You want to write the perfect CV and Cover letter.
This is NOT for you if:
❌ You have your pool of clients to work with.
❌ You’re confident in setting your rates.
❌ You are already satisfied with your career.
❌ You have a strong online presence.
❌ You have the perfect CV and Cover Letter.
Find the answers to all your questions
I can't make it at the scheduled time, what can I do?
Don’t worry. If you are busy and can’t attend the live event you can have access to the recordings for two weeks.
I'm still at university, can I attend the course?
Of course you can. This is perfect to learn everything you need to know to start on the right foot.
I'm considering a career change, is this for me?
Absolutely! This is the perfect opportunity to learn what steps you need to take and if this job is for you.
I already have some experience but I'm stuck and I want to give up, could this help?
Yes! It can help you to change your mindset and find new ways to make your business grow.
Do you guarantee I'll get clients?
Unfortunately, I can’t. Finding clients can be hard, especially when you have no, or little, experience yet. But together we’ll see some strategies to increase your chances of gaining clients.
Will this help me on setting my rates?
Yes! Setting your rates can be a nightmare at the beginning. What if it’s too high or too low? Will the client laugh at my quote? What is an acceptable rate? I will give you my most honest answers to these and other questions, and show you how to calculate your ideal rate.
I'm a bit introverted and I'm not sure how to market myself, can this help?
Absolutely! Building an online presence is essential for a freelancer whose career is completely based online! Together we’ll learn how to create your personal brand, how to use LinkedIn effectively, and how networking can be vital in building your business.