I work as an Italian English Translation Project Manager at the translations agency Axis Translations.
Everyday me and my colleagues see larger numbers of enquiries from translators seeking work. I hope that some of my observations will help you be more successfull.
1) Update and scan your computer for viruses
How many translators CV’s get caught by an agencies firewall? I don’t know. It seems to happen in waves. We will have a batch of translators emails in a few days and then none for ages. But generally the email is deleted!
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There are many differences that separate the winners in business and life from those who are struggling and falling by the wayside.
One big difference is how they handle failure. Successful entrepreneurs have a positive mindset around the experience of failure.
When they fail, they look at it as a result. They took “x” steps and produced “y” result. “Y” didn’t work, so it’s back to the drawing board to change the formula and try again.
Many new business owners don’t make it out of the gate because as soon as they fail, they figure, “Who am I kidding? I knew it wouldn’t work” and then quit!
If everyone had that mindset, we wouldn’t have electricity, airplanes, vaccines … actually, we’d have pretty much nothing!
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Your resume is your sales person. Long before you personally get to meet a potential employee or have an interview your resume will be fighting your corner on your behalf. It is essential, then, that you create an effective resume. Your resume will be one of hundreds, if not thousands, that employers will see so you should ensure that it really stands out and promotes your services. The exact approach your resume will take will depend on you and your circumstances.
School leavers and graduates will not have very much in the way of work experience to place on a resume. If you fall into this category then you should pay particular attention to your academic achievements. Point out any other facts pertaining to your school life and the rest of your life that can be drawn on when you get a job. If you successfully completed work experience then include this and give details of the tasks you performed.
On the other hand if your experience has been gained in the work place and you have little in the way of formal qualifications then you should use your employment history to your advantage. Talk about the roles in a little more detail and describe the tasks you undertook. The more advanced or the more trusted a particular role was, the more you should draw upon that in your description.
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It is very crucial to understand the importance of getting the right foot on the new job right from day one. It is true that the first impressions last for a longer period. Performance of the candidate in his new job makes a greater impact on both the employer and the employee.
<b>The fundamental guidelines for achieving success in the new job: </b>
Hard work pays greater dividends. There is no substitute or short cut for achieving success in new jobs. The one and only requisite is to slog your way up in the ladder of success. Never stick to the 9 – 5 time slot of work.
Being punctual will give an impression of a good discipline. It is always good to arrive a little early to the work place, as this will help settle down before starting the day’s work. This also shows the interest of the employee.
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