How to Find Translation Work

Freelance translators should realize more clients are looking for experts in specialized subjects, so you may want to develop a niche

If you are new or little known in the industry, it might help if you offer some free translation work, or volunteer as a translator for charitable group, says Susanne Evens, of AAA Translation in St. Louis. "Free translation work helps you gain experience and exposure, which you can use in your résumé," she notes. Build a credible Web site (BusinessWeek.com, 6/9/08) if you don't already have one.

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