The profession of a translator is good in that it makes it easy enough to find a part-time job. Of course, for this you must be a professional, have a desire to work and be fluent in the language. With this set of qualities, with the proper desire and perseverance, you can make good money and manage your personal time.
Necessary
- - computer;
- - the Internet;
- - mobile connection;
- - dictionaries;
- - reference books.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare for your job search. Write a good resume that lists all your skills and merit. Just in case, keep samples of your best work on hand, especially if you are going to apply for the position of a translator of literary texts. Set your rates (per 1000 characters, copyright sheet, separate document), as customers often have no idea how much your services might cost. Prepare technical resources for upcoming orders, since a part-time job may appear very unexpectedly, and you should have everything in stock: a properly working computer, mobile communications, the Internet, dictionaries and reference books in any media.
Step 2
Try to find a part-time job with translation agencies. Typically, these companies prefer experienced freelance professionals. If your candidacy is suitable, try to create a good impression of yourself with the first orders: in this case, it is much more likely that other work will be entrusted to you. The agency can provide you with both oral and written part-time work. Try to choose large companies with a good reputation.
Step 3
Try yourself in freelancing. There are offers for remote translators on almost any exchange. At first, you are unlikely to be able to make a lot of money and get stable orders. Don't worry: at first, you will have to work on your reputation and good reviews. However, when your position in the ranking of freelance translators becomes significant, you can count on a more serious and stable part-time job. In this case, you yourself will be able to choose tasks and plan your working hours.
Step 4
Promote yourself online. Make a small business card website describing your services. Create work profiles on social networks. Groups in which you can post interesting information about foreign languages, travel, immigration, and in some messages unobtrusively advertise your services are no less effective.
