FINDING YOUR FIRST FREELANCE JOB (Freelance Translator)

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @proximarco
    @proximarco 3 года назад +27

    To everyone who wants to get that very first gig or first real job but is hesitant: there is no reason to wait any longer. You being here watching this video is proof you have made the decision.
    As a freshman at university i started doing volunteer copywriting right away to gain experience. One year later i landed my first job. I undersold myself so badly that it was the client who raised the price by themselves bc they felt so bad for me :-). I learnt that there is nothing more valuable than having a creative mindset, having that appetite for the next gig. So I kept emailing people all over the country with my ideas for articles and stories. Adrian is spot on: the vast majority of responses was negative but i kept going and going. And one day, one persone replied and invited me right away. For the next 3 years, they outsourced everything the needed to have written to me.
    There is no reason to wait any longer. Now open up your e-mail editor and get going. It will work!

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +4

      Inspirational! Thanks for sharing, Marco.

    • @juiagaskar4164
      @juiagaskar4164 3 года назад +1

      Hi can you suggest sites for volunteering? Im still studying, havent completed my certification yet but maybe I could try just to get some experience. Also, do I need to specialise in a field or general translation jobs are also available. TIA. 🙏

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +1

      Check out my video on the Permission Paradox, it's all in there :)

  • @monjeshaolin5281
    @monjeshaolin5281 2 года назад +8

    You don't know how much I appreciate your sincerity and clear explanation. I am telling you this as a beginner in this industry. Greetings from Paraguay.

  • @Freelanceverse
    @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +9

    The AI/Machine Translation video is finally in production. Will be on the channel soon. Stay tuned :)

  • @henrymurau
    @henrymurau 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Very inspiring as I am a new freelance translator.

  • @melr3566
    @melr3566 Год назад +1

    Inspiring 😊
    I'm binge watching your videos to be ready for this spring

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  Год назад +1

      I appreciate your ongoing support, Mel! :)

  • @Freelanceverse
    @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +1

    Spanish Subtitles by Agatha De Borja :) thanks so much!

  • @rolandspiess610
    @rolandspiess610 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the ideas.

  • @lukacsabi
    @lukacsabi 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your videos Adrian! :) So very helpful and inspirational. I am just starting out and it can be scary not to have clarity.

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words, Luka! I'm glad the videos are helping you.

  • @unclembou
    @unclembou 3 года назад +6

    I’m still struggling to land myself to my first job as a freelancer

  • @mariainesstraubecavada9374
    @mariainesstraubecavada9374 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your experience, it is always so inspiring to listen to you

  • @JSLVLOG81
    @JSLVLOG81 Год назад +1

    thanks for the info dear prema

  • @Freelanceverse
    @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +3

    Portuguese Subtitles by Gabriel Soares :) thanks so much

    • @mauricioschuster1643
      @mauricioschuster1643 3 года назад +1

      When you talked about translating the videos from your channel, I thought "that I can do!", but guess what? Another Brazilian had arrived first! 😅 My Lord, we just pop-up like gremlins! Just kidding, nice job, Gabriel! Adrian, I'm genuinely glad that I've found your YT channel! I'm absolutely sure it will be very helpful for many people, especially for me! Keep up the great job!

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +1

      @@mauricioschuster1643 lol, so many Brazilians contacting me :D it's great, you guys seem to be very ambitious and willing to progress. I like it. There are still a bunch of videos that don't have Portuguese yet though, so if you still want to work on one, just send me an email. Address is in the description.

  • @italianbutterfly217
    @italianbutterfly217 Год назад

    Hi Adrian: I would like to have your opinion. I have a degree in Foreign Languages at the University in Italy and I have improved my Japanese studying over there for two years. Then I came back to Italy and now I've been living in London for 16 years. Before looking for freelance translations (something I have already tried in the past) I wanted to get the C2 Cambridge certificate and the JPLT N2. What do you think even though I haven't got a Master in translation? Please don't forget that in the past I have done some translations especially from Japanese to Italian for my studies. I am watching your videos that I find really useful. And also, what about aging? What I mean is that aging shouldn't be an issue if you know the language and if you are constantly updated (esp about AI/Softwares and Tech). Thank you

  • @almonu
    @almonu 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Adrien ! Good videos . i loved it!

  • @DiegoNascimentodiegunsilva
    @DiegoNascimentodiegunsilva Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video, Adrian. I'm so excited to explore this translation world. In addition to working as a translator, I feel like having the experience to teach English. In your opinion, do you think it's a good idea to work with both of these options?

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  Год назад +1

      Absolutely, the complement each other perfectly.

  • @Smierlap
    @Smierlap 3 года назад +2

    A true inspiration like always. Thanks :)

  • @andreesonce
    @andreesonce 3 года назад +1

    thanks for another great video!

  • @DareToWonder
    @DareToWonder 2 года назад +2

    I translated my moms thesis for her PhD. That counts right?

  • @YVCHTY
    @YVCHTY Год назад

    Thank you!!!!

  • @rufaydahassan7099
    @rufaydahassan7099 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the vid
    Please suggests for me online courses on translation from English to Arabic

  • @user-gv1nk8cq3d
    @user-gv1nk8cq3d 2 года назад +1

    An agency asked me about availability for the Christmas holidays, but I wasn't sure what they meant. I said I'm not available only in the 24th, 25th, the 31th and the 1th, but I'm not sure if that's what most translators do anyways

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  2 года назад +1

      Sure, if you want to work during this time, go for it. Agencies need a lot of people jumping in during this time, so it can be a great way to find new clients. I will finish my working year tomorrow and then take 2 weeks off, that's also a strategy ;)

  • @afrinewschannel2804
    @afrinewschannel2804 3 года назад +1

    Where can I do online Translation course (program) to get Translation certificate? Thanks. Very much in love with your content. Just found this channel two days ago

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад

      thanks so much :) your channel looks interesting as well! Maybe try the Open University, Coursera or Udemy. They usually have some courses.

  • @johnlawrence3781
    @johnlawrence3781 Год назад +1

    I have a BA in German and Spanish Studies and I don't want to do a MA. Do you think a BA in languages is enough?

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  Год назад +1

      Yes, absolutely it's enough :)

    • @johnlawrence3781
      @johnlawrence3781 Год назад +1

      @@Freelanceverse Thanks. That's a relief.

    • @johnlawrence3781
      @johnlawrence3781 Год назад +1

      @@Freelanceverse I was thinking of doing a British qualification called a 'TransDip' instead.

  • @ceciliemortensen2158
    @ceciliemortensen2158 3 года назад +1

    Hi, can I add Norwegian subtitles? 😊

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад

      Sure Cecilie :) please send an email to freelanceverse@gmail.com

  • @abdelkarimdebbah9512
    @abdelkarimdebbah9512 3 года назад +2

    I can add Arabic subtitles to your videos if you want. I'll do it for free! :D, I just want to have some achievement that I can add in my proposals to job offers

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад

      Send an email to freelanceverse@gmail.com please :)

  • @wendyyy5573
    @wendyyy5573 3 года назад +1

    Does translating for fanpages count as experience?😂😂😂😂 i got into translation because of that

  • @yesemarlina9458
    @yesemarlina9458 2 года назад

    Hey Adrian, greeting from Indonesia. can I translate your video to indonesia language ?
    I'm interested to learning English. I have a dream, I could be a translator someday 😀

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  2 года назад

      Hi Yesse, at the moment it's not possible sorry. I need to figure out another workflow. But keep on practicing!!

  • @aasimahamed5512
    @aasimahamed5512 3 года назад +2

    Hey buddy can you make a video on fiverr drop servicing

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +1

      Hi Aasim, I'm not familiar with this service. Will look into it.

    • @aasimahamed5512
      @aasimahamed5512 3 года назад +1

      @@Freelanceverse thanks a lot man

  • @emanolli22
    @emanolli22 3 года назад

    Can i add Arabic subtitles?

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад

      Sure send me an email to freelanceverse@gmail.com

  • @nouranhussam303
    @nouranhussam303 2 года назад +1

    YOU ARE my favourite RUclipsr :) Would you like to translate your videos into Arabic?

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  2 года назад +1

      Great to hear!! :D yes please send a quick email to freelanceverse@gmail.com

  • @akcreation1045
    @akcreation1045 3 года назад

    HELLO HELP ME MAAN TELL ME A GENUINE JOB SITE

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад +1

      For translation?

    • @akcreation1045
      @akcreation1045 3 года назад

      @@Freelanceverse data entry or Transcription jobs

    • @Freelanceverse
      @Freelanceverse  3 года назад

      I'd try fiverr and freelancer for these jobs to begin with. The key is to not rely on these job sites in the future though.