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Pursuing a Career in Translation for Indonesian Speakers Michael Alfredo Pesurnay; Sisilia Endah Lestari; Wasisti Argo Tyas Reno; Barli Bram
Indonesian Journal of English Language Studies (IJELS) Vol 2, No 1 (2016): March 2016
Publisher : Magister Kajian Bahasa Inggris (English Language Studies) Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/ijels.v2i1.349

Abstract

Since becoming a translator needs certain skills and qualifications, this article provides detailed information on the process from starting and developing a career in translation. Based on accessible references and a limited interview with a professional translator, some recommendations are in place. A perspective translator has to go through the following procedures; (1) acquisition and development of language competence, (2) translation competence development, (3) translation market, and (4) career development. Being a successful translator, one should have known how to start, including how to tell people their existence and knowing their skills and abilities in translation; how they manage their personal and financial management, how they deal with customers, and what to do if things go wrong.