HOW CAN WE FIND A JOB? Аўтар тэмы: Manuel Bueno
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Manuel Bueno 
Дамініканская Рэспубліка
Local time: 13:56
англійская
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Good evening everybody,
We've been members of Proz since a month ago and we have sent hundreds of budgets and nobody have answer yet. Is there something else we need to do to find a customer that I still don't know. Can someone please help us find a job?
| | | | Kai Döring
Філіпіны
Local time: 01:56
Член (ад 2007)
англійская → нямецкая
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УДЗЕЛЬНІК ЛАКАЛІЗАЦЫІ САЙТА
Manuel Bueno wrote:
Good evening everybody,
We've been members of Proz since a month ago and we have sent hundreds of budgets and nobody have answer yet. Is there something else we need to do to find a customer that I still don't know. Can someone please help us find a job?
I just checked your profile and need to say, it is in need of some facts. Your tag line "we have the experience you need" cannot be seen in your profile.
Include pictures, clients reviews, etc.
Since you are just starting with proz.com .. one thing is important patience.
| | | | Niraja Nanjundan (X)
Local time: 23:26
нямецкая → англійская
| Don't rely completely on ProZ.com | Oct 2, 2008 |
Hi Manuel,
Kai has already given you some good advice. I would just like to add that you should never rely completely on a website such as ProZ.com to get jobs. ProZ.com provides tools and resources to help translators in their work, which can then help you get clients, but it's not as easy to get clients directly through ProZ.com as you may think.
Some other things you could do:
- you don't seem to have your own website, and considering that you have regi... See more Hi Manuel,
Kai has already given you some good advice. I would just like to add that you should never rely completely on a website such as ProZ.com to get jobs. ProZ.com provides tools and resources to help translators in their work, which can then help you get clients, but it's not as easy to get clients directly through ProZ.com as you may think.
Some other things you could do:
- you don't seem to have your own website, and considering that you have registered as a company, I think that's quite an important step.
- attend some of the events for translators. There was recently a powwow (translators' meeting) in your country, see http://www.proz.com/powwow/2138. You can even organise one yourself. That way you can meet colleagues and possibly get contacts that will bring you more work.
- word of mouth is one of the best ways to let people know about you and your services. Whenever you meet someone who might look like a potential client or who might know of potential clients, let them know that you are looking for work and give them your business card.
- keep reading the forum discussions here on ProZ.com. You will often get good tips and advice. Some of the articles in the knowledgebase may also be helpful. Generally, if you search the web, you will find many useful articles providing marketing tips.
All the best,
Niraja
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3000 words per hour? Hundreds of thousands of words per day? I don't think so somehow. Plus you need a native English speaker to check your company profile.
Andy
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Manuel Bueno
Дамініканская Рэспубліка
Local time: 13:56
англійская
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ПАЧЫНАЛЬНІК ТЭМЫ | How can we find a job | Oct 2, 2008 |
Ok, thanks for your help guys.
Dr. Andrew, where did you see that information about the 3000 words per hour?
I really can't believe I just wrote that.
| | | | hazmatgerman (X)
Local time: 18:56
англійская → нямецкая
| Manuel Bueno
Дамініканская Рэспубліка
Local time: 13:56
англійская
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ПАЧЫНАЛЬНІК ТЭМЫ | How can we find a job | Oct 2, 2008 |
Ok, I found it. I made the chages. Thanks a lot guys. Is there anything else that I may have wrong in our profile?
| | | | wonita (X)
Кітай
Local time: 14:56
| Jobs for freelancers | Oct 2, 2008 |
As far as I am concerned, proz.com is more a site for freelancers to find jobs, and for agencies to outsource jobs.
Most translation agencies find their clients through local contacts, communications, and PR activities. If I had a job for agency, I would definitely contact one nearby, whose mentality resembles mine, with whom I can talk on the phone with ease .
Proz.com is the wrong place for job seaching agencies.
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Juliana Brown
Ізраіль
Local time: 12:56
Член (ад 2007)
іспанская → англійская
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| Bienvenido Manuel :) | Oct 2, 2008 |
I have a couple of suggestions which may help.
1- Revamp your profile page. First, change your slogan "Please help us to help you". It does not sound like a translation firm, or anything language related. It sounds more like the Salvation Army, which is not overly profitable,as far as I know.
2- In your profile, mention education, experience (be specific, even if you can't mention clients' names. You can say things like "we have worked with some of the larger NGOs in the region", or ... See more I have a couple of suggestions which may help.
1- Revamp your profile page. First, change your slogan "Please help us to help you". It does not sound like a translation firm, or anything language related. It sounds more like the Salvation Army, which is not overly profitable,as far as I know.
2- In your profile, mention education, experience (be specific, even if you can't mention clients' names. You can say things like "we have worked with some of the larger NGOs in the region", or something like that).
3-Footwork. Very important. IF you wish to focus on immigration, etc. my own experience tells me that the best thing is to show up in person at the larger firms, ask to speak to the office manager (NOT the lawyers), and offer your card, with rates, etc. Even if they only file it, you never know when they will call. It's more likely if they remember your face.
4- Participate in KudoZ and forums here, when you can. It raises your profile and is a great way to network.
Suerte! ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Interesting mix | Oct 3, 2008 |
of languages on your website. Some things in German, some things in "English" (yes, have your website proofread by a native speaker of English).
Also: don't hit people over the head (figuratively speaking) with a dense mass of words. Break up the text, shorten the text, make the information more accessible.
And, of course, you use the best translators available. Why would you want to take up space saying that? Just "we provide quality translations" is much more convinci... See more of languages on your website. Some things in German, some things in "English" (yes, have your website proofread by a native speaker of English).
Also: don't hit people over the head (figuratively speaking) with a dense mass of words. Break up the text, shorten the text, make the information more accessible.
And, of course, you use the best translators available. Why would you want to take up space saying that? Just "we provide quality translations" is much more convincing. ▲ Collapse
| | | | redred
Кітай
Local time: 01:56
англійская → кітайская
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| something else | Dec 20, 2008 |
Additional suggestion, construct a website, the traffic is higher than visitors in your profile then the alternative would target your goal gradually. Give a reference: http://www.acrosstrans.com
[Edited at 2008-12-20 13:49 GMT]
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