Basic Tools Beginner Translator Should Know
In the past, being a newbie translator may be a hassle, but the innovation of technology and globalization has made work, even for translators, more efficient!
Technological advancement has made it easier for new translators to do their projects
Here are 3 basic tools/applications Newbie Translators should have to increase their productivity!
Basic Tools #1 Trello
Trello is a task management tool that helps translators to overview their tasks easier that is available in both PC/laptop and also mobile phones. This helps newbie translators to overview their on going projects and manage the timeline of their work, super convenient!
Translators may be working on numerous projects of varying sizes, companies, etc, which they can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work.
With using Trello translator can plan your timeline, planner and keep track of your tasks. Trello helps to organize workflow with lists, like “To Do”, “Current Tasks” and “Done”. Which is very helpful for a long term translation project/cooperation with a specific client.
In Trello translators can customize and use various colored labels for certain projects.
Also, the translator's weekly calendar can be converted to Trello using the free mobile app on their smartphone.
Basic Tools #2 LinkedIn
LinkedIn is an international social networking platform focused in the business and working industry. LinkedIn can be a space for translators to share their experience and gain more knowledge about translating! LinkedIn has developed into a significant social networking platform for those in the translation business. In various groups, translators share their knowledge and establish connections with possible colleagues or even clients.
Basic Tools #3 CAT Tools
computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools is an artificial intelligence-based tool that provides automated translations of text between different languages and is used by businesses involved in international projects. The use of CAT tools in doing translation works will make work as translator a lot easier, will help increase productivity and achieve ever better quality through consistency and embedded quality assurance features. When international businesses intending to localize their web pages may use machine translation software to translate large amounts of text at scale. Here are some basic easy use CAT Tools for Newbie Translator Memsource, SmartCat, SDL Trados
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