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Tips to create the right network of translators for your different needs




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Tips to create the right network of translators for your different needs

It does not matter at what stage in your career you might be, having a network is always crucial. After all, succeeding in business is often about making the right connections. When you are a freelance translator, being in business mode is a priority.

As a translator, it is quite important to establish contacts because it allows you to keep in touch with new developments. Besides, being part of the community of translators is both stimulating and productive since they give you a chance to meet other professionals in your industry, can lead to new job opportunities, open door to new clients and help you stay up to date within the ever-changing industry. The following tips will help you create strategic networks.

  1. Attend industry related events

Industry events are the best place to meet like-minded professionals in your industry. These events include translation conferences, language shows, events for professional development and even networking events that are specifically designed to allow professionals to interact and establish important connections.

  1. Get contact information

If you had a good conversation, make sure to get the other person’s contact information or, even better, set up a follow-up meeting. A networking conversation that went well should never end without getting contact information. You can ask for a business card, email address or other channel such as, let’s say, LinkedIn. Getting contact information will increase your chances of a follow-up.

  1. Use social media

You can use several social media platforms to expand your network and meet new people. A quick search on social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and TermWiki will immediately bring up a long list of translators, translation companies.  You can join and follow sites of your interest; you will be able to share publications of your work and more. The more active you are, the more exposure you get since people can share your relevant posts and promote your job.

  1. Participate in translator websites

This is one of the best ways to get support from peers and develop new skills. Translator websites like TranslatorPub offer broad support and guidance that translators can find in forums, as well as useful blogs.

  1. Provide value

The goal of networking is not only about helping yourself, but also about helping other people. If you approach your opportunities with this goal in mind, you will be able to make some good contacts. Make sure to provide value to the other person, this speaks well of you in a personal and professional level.

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