I am starting a series of articles about becoming a translator. Please feel free to comment them and express your own ideas.
So you know a foreign language and want to become a translator. Let’s check if you have or can easily get the needed skills.
1. Language Skills
- Understanding of the
source language - Good writing skills in your target language
- Proof-reading
2. IT skills
- Using hardware and software for producing translations
- Electronic file management
3. Communication skills
- Listening and asking questions
- Expressing yourself in a clear way
- Giving and receiving feedback
4. Project
management
- Researching terminology
- Coordinating resources
- Quality control
5. Making
decisions
- Consulting
- Reflecting
- Analyzing
- Making judgments
What are your thoughts? Is anything missing from the list? Your comments are welcome.