How did you get your first entry level translation position?
I’ve always been a freelancer as a translator—it suits my personality and the rest of my life perfectly, and I’ve always known that.
My earliest translations were within my own (other) industry for myself and colleagues. When I decided I wanted to go into translation officially, I asked colleagues if they had any letters or documents they needed translating. I then expanded my portfolio by a) doing some pro bono work; and b) bidding low to do diploma, resume, and letter translation. With those referrals in hand and my client list starting to grow, I became increasingly selective and was able to start to raise my rates. Soon, more interesting jobs came my way as well, and I had a list of clients who periodically and regularly sent me work.-By Adriana Tassini
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