Thread by @translationtalk

Good morning! Yesterday we spoke about translation & interpreting graduates who often are not sufficiently prepared for a #freelance life. In your opinion, what steps are necessary to become a successful freelancer?

Thanks a lot for so many good ideas! I could add the ability to act like a professional (more about that later), staying curious & always keep learning, building up a pro network, keeping a healthy life/work balance. After all, we need to recharge to stay on top.

Did anybody mention joining a professional T&I organisation? Many have reduced membership fees for students and graduates. Apart from networking with colleagues, many offer CPD (continuing professional development) #webinars and #seminars which cover a number of different topics.

Some of them offer #conferences as well, either online or offline (currently travelling is restricted, but it won't last forever), which is a splendid way of staying up-to-date. Depending where you're living, have a look at these accounts for professional #xl8 #1nt organizations:

@bdue_ev @DVUDeV @ADUeNORD @ITIUK @aiic_uk @asetrad @iapti @atanet @BelAIIC @aptrad_pt @SENSEtheSociety @FIT_Europe - just to mention a few. Welcome to visit my personal account @erik_hansson > Lists > lingo_organizations for some more inspiration.