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Edward Vreeburg
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English to Dutch
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looks to me you started out with the wrong idea... Apr 16, 2011

SamuelV wrote:

...What to do when I don't got any experience at all?
..., but I could definitely translate a software manual.


Why do you think you can translate a software manual ??

As an IT specialist I can tell you that even the most simple ones, do require at least some knowlegde and experience...

And why should you offer your services for rates of 0,03- 0,05
if you think you deliver quality service, you should offer quality rates

Of course everybody can get a job if they offer themselves at 1/3 of the going rate, and somehow you have failed even that.

Of course you can get into translations without any qualifications or diploma's, but you should not accept 3rd world rates - if you want to work for peanuts and earn some pocket money in your free time, please find some other occupation - I'm sure you can distribute folders, or collect shopping carts at them mall somewhere...

If you are serious about persuing a job in translation, serious rates (and income) is somehthing you should look at first...

Ed
 
Nicole Schnell
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United States
Local time: 18:48
English to German
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The proof Apr 17, 2011

SamuelV wrote:
@Nicole
Even if my product would be equal to yours, my work is worth less because I can't actually prove it.


You know, the expertise shown in your work will be the proof. If you can indeed substitute more than 25 years of experience in a particular field and two university degrees.
Good luck!



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