I am glad to present this guest post, written by Mateus Almeida, which explores the crucial link between meeting client expectations and effectively integrating into agency workflows.

In the highly competitive translation industry, delivering accurate translations is just the starting point. True success comes from understanding your client’s needs, anticipating potential challenges, and flawlessly integrating into the workflows of the agencies you partner with. This blog explores five key strategies that can help you meet and exceed client expectations while aligning perfectly with agency operations.

Helen Shepelenko

On August 15th, the webinar "Legal Documents and Official Translation: Get Started in this Rewarding Market" was successfully conducted by Jasmina Djordjevic, offering a thorough exploration of essential principles in translating official documents. The session provided valuable insights into handling challenges such as unclear or incorrect text, appropriate use of translator notes, and translating personal identity documents, contracts, and certificates.

Helen Shepelenko

In the world of translation, where words bridge cultures, ethics play a pivotal role. Translators are often seen as invisible mediators, tasked with accurately conveying meaning from one language to another.  However, the notion of "complete and entirely impartial meaning transfer" is increasingly seen as both unrealistic and potentially harmful. The ethical landscape of translation is complex and multifaceted, requiring more than just adherence to traditional codes of ethics.

Our upcoming webinar, "Getting 'Right' Right: An Introduction to Ethics in Translation," delves into these complexities, challenging the traditional view of ethical codes in the translation profession. Dr. Joseph Lambert will explore the question: Are these codes really guiding us towards ethical translation practices, or do they merely serve as professional window dressing?

Gabriela Iacoboni

Spotlight on Excellence: The ProZ.com Community Choice Awards

Since 2013, the ProZ.com Community Choice Awards have been a celebration of the exceptional talent and dedication found within the language industry. Each year, we come together to recognize the outstanding professionals who make this industry truly remarkable.

Helen Shepelenko

MCIS Language Solutions is celebrating 35 years of excellence in providing translation, interpretation, and training services. The MCIS and ProZ.com partnership has expanded global training opportunities in recent years. Here at ProZ.com we are happy to congratulate MCIS on this milestone and wish our colleagues at MCIS many more years of success! 

Helen Shepelenko

Left to right: Tanya Quintieri, Greta Craxi, Cintia Kanowitz

Discover key takeaways from Language Talks, featuring top localization managers Greta Craxi and Cintia Kanowitz on managing freelancers, ensuring quality, and the role of AI in localization. Watch the recording for free for 48 hours after the event!

Tanya Quintieri | Program Manager

On June 27, we are hosting the inaugural event of the new ProZ.com/TV series Language Talks. This insightful event will explore the challenges and best practices of managing localization projects, with a special focus on working with freelance translators.

Tanya Quintieri | Program Manager

On June 27, we are hosting the inaugural event of the new ProZ.com/TV series Language Talks. This insightful event will explore the challenges and best practices of managing localization projects, with a special focus on working with freelance translators.

Tanya Quintieri | Program Manager

In the dynamic field of audiovisual translation (AVT), few names stand out as prominently as Jorge Díaz-Cintas. With a career spanning decades, Jorge has been at the forefront of transforming how we experience translated content on our screens.

This blog post is based on the interview that Jorge Díaz-Cintas gave to ProZ.com, where he shared his valuable insights and experiences in the field of audiovisual translation.

Helen Shepelenko

En ProZ.com, nos enorgullece contar con profesionales excepcionales que contribuyen al crecimiento y desarrollo de nuestra comunidad. Hoy, hablaremos de Romina Escorihuela, una de nuestras formadoras más destacadas, cuya experiencia y dedicación han sido una inspiración para muchos.

Angela Luana Zalazar Aguirre

Are you a court, conference, or medical interpreter gearing up for a high-stakes exam? Don't let fear of failure hold you back. Join ProZ.com’s upcoming 150-minute webinar, "Court, conference, or medical: Creating a training plan for any interpreting exam," hosted by Corinne McKay, designed to equip interpreters with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently tackle their exams and, hopefully, pass on the first try!

Corinne McKay is an ATA-certified translator, a court-certified interpreter, and holds a Master of Conference Interpreting from Glendon College. She is also an ATA past president and an author. This webinar stems from her experience preparing for and passing (on the first try!) three sets of high-stakes interpreting exams.

Gabriela Iacoboni

Hello, vibrant ProZ.com community! I’m Tanya Quintieri, and I’m thrilled to be leading the ProZ.com Mentoring Program 2.0. My journey in the ever-evolving and never-dull language industry started in 2002 as a freelance translator, working with direct clients exclusively. At the time, I didn’t know translation agencies existed, and to this day, the agencies I work with are few and far between.

Tanya Quintieri | Program Manager

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving back. With the support of language professionals and trainers, ProZ.com organizes this free conference which, over the years, has raised money for many different charities.

The event includes sessions from experts in the industry and a free networking space. This year, we want to support Ecologi in planting trees to help restore nature, improve the climate and positively transform society.

Participate in this virtual event by attending and making a one-time donation. As always, ProZ.com will match, dollar for dollar, the first $1,000 USD donated.

Helen Shepelenko

As a freelancer looking for opportunities on ProZ.com, your professional profile is your most important tool. Here are some ideas to take your profile from good to great, and attract clients' attention at a higher rate.

The first thing you need to know is that, while many agencies and end clients post public job openings on ProZ.com, the great majority (up to 80%!) of the work volume that flows through the site actually comes from job offers sent privately via profile messages. 

Mike Donlin

"I officially retired" said Sheila Wilson in a recent email message. "Thank you and all the team at ProZ.com for everything the site has provided for me since 2007."

Lucía Leszinsky