Strategic thinking for freelance translators

Formats: Webinar presentations
Topics: Getting established in the translation industry
Expand your business and advance in your career

Course summary
Start time:Sep 25, 2013 16:00 GMT     Add to calendar

Duration: 60 minutes.

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Language:English
Summary:In this one-hour presentation, we will learn about strategy and tactic, and how thinking actively about this can help us improve our business as freelance translators.
Description
In this one-hour presentation, we will learn about strategy and tactic, and how thinking actively about this can help you improve your business as a freelance translator. We will also review other strategic activities a freelance translator must not ignore when running his/her career. We will see how to set goals and objectives, and review them. We will share a few -but key- practical suggestions to make sure you are on your way to success as a freelancer.
Target audience
-Freelancers with several years of experience who feel unhappy about their career development so far
-Freelancers who are starting their careers and who are not sure yet about freelancing

Learning objectives
-The role of a CEO in a company, and how to fill in those roles in your career as a freelancer
-Strategy and tactic for freelancers
-Effective goals and objectives
-Practical advice about planning
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Virtual platform system requirements
For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
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Created by
 Gabriela Elena Lemoine    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Gabriela is a Certified English-Spanish Translator, who graduated in 1999 from a five-year program at the School of Languages, University of Córdoba, Argentina. She is currently completing an MBA. Gabriela is the CEO of Hispano Language Advisory, a translation and DTP company based in Argentina. On the basis of her experience, Gabriela has given numerous seminars, workshops and conferences on topics of interest for freelance translators.
General discussions on this training

Strategic thinking for freelance translators
Julia Smucker
Julia Smucker
United States
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questionable course advertisingSep 18, 2013

I received a promotional email for this course, which first of all was not available at the discounted rate during the specified time frame. My bigger concern, however, is that I saw a limited number of "seats" advertised on this page, which I observed yesterday going down from 5 to 3 to 2 to 1, and then when I looked again today the number of available seats was back up to 10. Is this course only open to a specified number of people? If so, why would that number change? And if not, why is i... See more
I received a promotional email for this course, which first of all was not available at the discounted rate during the specified time frame. My bigger concern, however, is that I saw a limited number of "seats" advertised on this page, which I observed yesterday going down from 5 to 3 to 2 to 1, and then when I looked again today the number of available seats was back up to 10. Is this course only open to a specified number of people? If so, why would that number change? And if not, why is it being advertised as if it is?Collapse


 

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