Working as a Professional Translator

JC Penet is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Translation Studies at Newcastle University, UK, where he is currently the Director of the MA in Professional Translation. Since joining the School of Modern Languages in 2010, he has taught on a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in translation studies, including on translation theory; the language service industry; CAT tools and project management; institutional translation; and interpersonal relations, emotions and well-being in the translation profession. Through his ‘Translation Networks’ project (2014−2018), he established lasting networks with local language service providers and freelancers in North East England.

"An informed, realistic and refreshingly upbeat guide to working as a professional translator."-Dorothy Kenny, Dublin City University, Ireland "This book offers hands-on advice from someone who clearly understands professional translation and the language industry. JC Penet draws on translation professionals’ practical experience as well as relevant academic literature to explain how to best prepare for a successful, sustainable career in this thriving and dynamic sector. I wish I could have read it before I started out!"-Maureen Ehrensberger-Dow, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland"Entering the translation market and thriving as a professional translator can be an overwhelming challenge. This textbook helps novice translators to build the personal, social and technical capacities and support structures to succeed in this endeavor. It will inspire and encourage them throughout the learning journey that a career in the dynamic field of translation requires today.”-Hanna Risku, University of Vienna, Austria‘A much-needed guide for anyone building (or refreshing) a career in professional translation. This book brings the latest research and understanding of the professional context to students and those working in the field in a really accessible way. The clear, inclusive approach makes the guide helpful for translation programmes globally. Highly recommended!’- Joanna Drugan, Herriot-Watt University, UK

• About the AuthorSeries Editor’s ForewordAbout this TextbookAcknowledgementsPART IJoining the profession1 What skills and qualifications do I need?2 Career paths: Freelance, in-house or portfolio career?3 No translator is an island: Setting up your support networks4 Finding that first jobPART IIOn the job5 Dealing with clients6 Managing your translation projects7 Managing translation qualityPART IIIContinuing to grow as a professional translator8 Understanding your market and marketing your business9 Keeping it sustainableBibliographyIndex