Linguist in the Spotlight

Linguist in the Spotlight — Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 21, 2023

There is much to be learned from our colleagues, but it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with the “pros.” For that…

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Continuing Professional Development Reflection- From Translation Student to Freelance Translator

Continuing Professional Development Reflection: From Translation Student to Freelance Translator

By The Savvy Newcomer | March 14, 2023

This post was originally published on Bell Johnson Translations. It is reposted with permission. As work has started picking up for me over the…

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Trade Show Tips for Translators

Trade Show Tips for Translators

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 14, 2023

This post was originally published on Business Translated. It is reposted with permission. Go to a few trade shows and you’ll realise that attending…

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The Most Lucrative Ways to Specialize

The Most Lucrative Ways to Specialize

By The Savvy Newcomer | February 7, 2023

This post was originally published on The Freelancery. It is reposted with permission.  Yes. Specialists always do better. There is no debating this. I…

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How to Use Video to Attract New Clients to Your Website

By The Savvy Newcomer | January 10, 2023

This post was originally published on Successful Freelance Translator. It is reposted with permission. Hey, guys! Many of us have personal websites (if no,…

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What to Do With All Those Languages You Speak

What to Do With All Those Languages You Speak

By The Savvy Newcomer | November 22, 2022

The following is a translation of the post “Traduction: Que faire de toutes ces langues que vous parlez?” (you can read the original via…

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Using LinkedIn To Research People And Companies

Using LinkedIn to Research People and Companies

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 18, 2022

This post was originally published on Bruce Johnston’s blog. It is reposted with permission. I thought today I would go over an example of…

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Buddies Welcome Newbies: Starting #ATA63 Off on the Right Foot

Buddies Welcome Newbies: Starting #ATA63 Off on the Right Foot

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 6, 2022

Buddies Welcome Newbies: Starting #ATA63 Off on the Right Foot We’re so excited to welcome you to ATA63 in sunny Los Angeles! This year…

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Nine Questions from Language Majors on Their Next Steps to Becoming a Translator or Interpreter

Nine Questions from Language Majors on Their Next Steps to Becoming a Translator or Interpreter

By The Savvy Newcomer | October 4, 2022

If you are a language major considering your next steps, you’ve come to the right place! The translation and interpreting field is growing rapidly,…

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How I Became a Medical Writer

Savvy Diversification Series – How I Became a Medical Writer

By The Savvy Newcomer | September 20, 2022

The Savvy Newcomer team has been taking stock of the past year and finding that one key priority for many freelance translators and interpreters…

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Avoiding Your Biggest Resume Mistake - How to Target Your Resume

Avoiding Your Biggest Résumé Mistake – How to Target Your Résumé

By The Savvy Newcomer | September 13, 2022

We send résumés out all the time, in response to direct requests and in hopes of getting work. Résumés (or “CVs” for European clients)…

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How I Became a Mobile App Localizer

Savvy Diversification Series – How I Became a Mobile App Localizer

By The Savvy Newcomer | July 26, 2022

The Savvy Newcomer team has been taking stock of the past year and finding that one key priority for many freelance translators and interpreters…

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