If you are thinking about a translation career, we recommend you read our blog article called How to Work as a Freelance Translator.
If you are a qualified translator and you are looking for jobs in the translation industry, here is a checklist that can be useful to have all the information that you need in order to have more chances to get that job.
It is essential that you carefully read what the company or client is asking for when applying to provide your language services, as your reading skills as a linguist must be excellent. Nevertheless, in this list, we include general data that you need to prepare:
1. CV: This is the most important document, as it is required by all translation companies and potential clients. You can check out our blog post in which we provide tips on how to write or improve a CV that works. Remember that when approaching direct clients, the CV must have a flyer format.
2. Cover letter: Although it is usually sent as a separate file, the cover letter can be used in the e-mail body when contacting your potential client or hiring company. You can read about how to write a good cover letter here.
3. Services you provide and your fees: You will definitely need a price list with the services that you offer. You can have a fees chart (or several ones) with the prices per word, per hour, and per service, according to the currency of your potential client. Even though it is not recommended to send this information when applying for a job, it is good to have it available when the potential client reaches out because they are interested in hiring your services.
4. Availability: This information is useful in order to let your potential client know when you will be available, and whether you work full-time or part-time. This will also help you rest and take time off.
5. Scanned diplomas and relevant certifications: ISO-certified companies usually require their linguists to hold a degree in translation, linguistics, or language studies. They will ask for your degrees as proof of your education.
6. Bank account or payment platform: You will need to provide all your banking details in order to get paid when translating for a company. Thus, it is important that you have open accounts as well as all this information at hand.
7. Additional documents that may be required: It is worth mentioning that each client or translation company may require additional documents or forms that they will ask for specifically, including, for example, identity proof, tax identification number, specific forms provided by the company that you will have to fill in.
You can get all these documents ready in case potential clients ask for them!
Have you been asked something that is not listed? Let us know in the comments!
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