Translation as a Profession (Paperback)

by Roger Chriss (Author)

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Product Description
Written by a professional translator with 14 years of industry experience, this book shows you where the opportunities are for freelance or corporate employment, how to find them, and make the most of them, along with tips and tricks to smooth your career in the translation industry. The companion web site (www.languagerealm.com) and blog (languagerealm.blogspot.com) keep the content current and provide sample and reference materials for newcomers and experienced translators alike.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (October 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430301333
• ISBN-13: 978-1430301332
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Informative, March 17, 2007

By	Jonathan Harland (Connecticut) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Translation as a Profession, by Roger Chriss, should become the gold standard for achieving success in the translation profession. It is simply the best single source of information on this topic that is available today. The writing is effortless to follow and always helpful. All the fundamentals of the career are explained, including historical context, career paths, agencies, the home office, finance and marketing. In addition, the book is highly technology savvy, with sections on computers and machine translation. It was a pleasure to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars great source of info, June 12, 2009

By	L. Delannoy (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book very useful. It has loads of goods tips if you're starting off your business, such as where to look for work or how to do your taxes. It has a list of all the websites you could ever need. Clearly written by a successful professional, I'd definitely recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Translators of All Levels, June 10, 2009

By	Molly (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

Roger Chriss is a true industry professional. He has perspective on so many different facets of the job of a translator, whether a freelancer or in-house linguist, and generously shares them abundantly in this book. Not only does he give great insights into the life of a translator and how to do it successfully, but also provides the perspective of clients and agencies with whom the translator interfaces. Big picture and insider details - this book covers it all. Ideal for people interested in getting into translation, just getting started in it, or even for the established translator, it offers lots of tips and guidelines to enhance professionalism and effectiveness in this career path. Very thorough and well-informed, easy to read straight through or to consult as a reference.