How to train yourself as a translator

Being a translator is the most challenging job because it brings lots of responsibilities and duties, which are unexpected and if you are not ready to face them and don’t know how to tackle them, you are left with nothing. Still, lots of people want to make a career in translation services, especially document translation services. Translation agencies all over the globe receive thousands of applications of new candidates as well as qualified and experienced linguists looking for new projects in their language pair. You can also send your application to any translation agency offering translation services.

But, you have to see if you have potentials to become a successful translator or not. Following step by step guidelines can help you become a good translator.

Online Translator Training Programs:

Online translator training programs are the best options because a translation agency prefers the translators or linguists having certificates or any other proof of profession. Translation programs are provided in multiple language pairs of your choice and in different roles like medical translation, legal translation, general translation etc. These programs help a translator to understand the formatting and drafting document.

Self study:

Self study in your native language and one or multiple target languages of your choice is another option that will equip you to refine your language skills. You should try to concentrate and focus on your subject; the more you study, the more you will learn. For example, if you are interested in legal translation, you should read legal deeds, legal agreements and other legal documents and their formatting.

Networking with other translators

As a beginner your chances of getting a project is dismal. A translation agency prefers to the one who has worked on document translation before. If you are associated with senior translators working for translation companies, you can learn a lot. You can work under their supervision but don’t expect any money as they will give you direct experience they gained in years.

And this way, you can acquire lots of experience with possibility of getting new projects from a translation agency.