Quick Poll, Translator or interpreter: how would you define yourself?

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Translator or interpreter: how would you define yourself?
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A translator only	59.3%
Mostly a translator	29.7%
Both equally	7.7%
Mostly an interpreter	2.0%
Other- N/A	1.0%
An interpreter only	0.3%

Total votes: 1594

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Date

Translator or interpreter: how would you define yourself?

Opine (10) | Vote (1594)

Srta Sara

Oct 6

An interpreter only	Mostly an interpreter
Both equally	A translator only
Mostly a translator	Other- N/A

Is your business being negatively affected by the current financial crisis?

Opine (33) | Vote (2082)

Kate M.M. Hudson

Oct 3

Yes, extremely	Yes, slightly
No	Not sure
Other-N/A

Do you only translate into your native language(s)?

Opine (17) | Vote (1569)

(hidden)

Oct 2

Yes	No
Other - N/A

Which of the competences outlined in the EN 15038 do you find it most difficult to acquire/maintain?

Opine (6) | Vote (1072)

(hidden)

Oct 1

Translating competence	Linguistic and textual competence in the source and target language
Research competence, information acquisition and processing	Cultural competence
Technical competence	None
Other - N/A

What are your qualifications (highest achieved)?

Opine (29) | Vote (1663)

Rachel Claire Mackay

Sep 30

Degree in Translation	Master's in Translation
Degree in languages	Master's in languages
Specialist degree/master's	None
Other - N/A (please discuss)

Will you be celebrating Translator's Day on September 30?

Opine (34) | Vote (1753)

RominaZ

Sep 29

Yes	No
Other -N/A

In which format do you keep the majority of your glossaries?

Opine (25) | Vote (1937)

Fabio Said

Sep 26

Word	Excel
TXT file	Multiterm
Wordfast	Anylexic
I don't even have a glossary	Other - N/A

You are overloaded and you get a new assignment; you:

Opine (23) | Vote (1714)

Mariam Osmane

Sep 25

reject the job	recommend a colleague to your client
outsource	I've never been overloaded
Other - N/A

What is your favourite browser?

Opine (32) | Vote (1599)

Eleni Makantani

Sep 24

Internet Explorer	Mozilla Firefox
Opera	Safari
Google Chrome	Other - N/A (please, specify)

Do you benefit from reading specialist publications?

Opine (11) | Vote (1302)

(hidden)

Sep 23

Yes (recommendations welcome)	No
Other - N/A

How many hours do you usually work each month?

Opine (27) | Vote (1599)

Ulrike Sengfelder

Sep 22

< 80	80 - 120
120 - 160	160 - 180
> 180	I don't know
Other - N/A

How do you see the future of translation?

Opine (23) | Vote (1829)

Giuseppina Gatta

Sep 19

Bright	No major change
Dark	Other - N/A (please explain)

Does a picture in your profile increase your chances of being contacted by outsourcers?

Opine (25) | Vote (1419)

Päivikki Eriksson

Sep 18

Yes	Probably
No	Other - N/A

Do you use time tracking software?

Opine (16) | Vote (1545)

Julianne S. Rowland

Sep 17

Yes	No
What's that?	Other - N/A

Would it be easier for you to list 5 pros or 5 cons for being a freelance translator/interpreter?

Opine (22) | Vote (1365)

(hidden)

Sep 16

5 pros	5 cons
Both equally	Other - N/A

How do you feel when the client finds a major error in your translation?

Opine (32) | Vote (1700)

(hidden)

Sep 15

Mortified - it's the worst feeling ever	I feel bad but quickly get over it
I don't care much, as long as I get paid	Couldn't possibly happen to me
Other - N/A

If it is not specified, do you prefer to use CAT tools?

Opine (32) | Vote (1819)

Mariam Osmane

Sep 12

Yes	No
Other - N/A

In which area have you improved the most in the last 12 months?

Opine (10) | Vote (1410)

(hidden)

Sep 11

Knowledge of source language	knowledge of target language
Use of CAT tools/software	Ability to search for accurate terms
Marketing services	Other - N/A

Are you tidy at your workspace? (please share)

Opine (31) | Vote (1476)

francesca battaglia

Sep 10

Yes	No
Other - N/A

How often do you read material not related to your profession?

Opine (19) | Vote (1572)

Débora Costa de D'Eramo

Sep 9

Daily	Weekly
Monthly	I don't read much really...
Other - N/A

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