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Thousands of
translation jobs, millions of translation jobs, billions of
translation jobs… …in the past, present and future, but
especially
for
the last 10 years along with the rise of internet.
For
language translation jobs, it may be imagined that translation
of a
single word is at the one end while large multi-language
projects is at
the other end.
The first may require simply referring to a dictionary while
the latter
may require the coordination of a
team of translation professionals,
effective utilization of CAT Tools, strict adherence to any
and all
critical deadlines, following of established QC procedures,
and
sensitivity to confidentiality concerns.
As a translation agent, we generally regard most translation
jobs “as
a project” because of the need for management (some set of
decisions)
based on well-thought procedures.
It is clear that each job is unique. However, they all share
some
degree of similarity. Although prescribed procedures are
helpful in
order to standardize management efforts, translation projects
are so complex and various in kind that prescribed procedures
may not
literally cover all aspects of every project. Therefore, when
assigning
a job, one must always keep in mind the need for a Project
Manager
(PM) who makes a special set of decisions unique to each
project.
Each translation project is supervised by a project manager
who is responsible for carrying out the project in accordance
with the
prescribed procedures and client expectations.
Thorough examination of a whole translation
project by a Project
Manager is paramount where some critical decisions involve:
1.
Translator selection
As well
as being experienced in professional translation, the
translator(s)
should ideally have the same educational and practical
background with
the
content.
2.
Deadline
 Adjustible
deadline
Fixed
deadline
3.
Resource materials
In the course of a translation, similar documents are very
helpful in determining the style of text.
4.
Terminology management
A new TM
generation
Existing TM
utilization
5.
CAT tools
Our standard
translation
memory package is market leading
Trados® software which is
used to maintain consistent terminology.
6.
Editor/proofreader(s)
Independent editors/proofreaders are a highly significant quality
factor.
7.
DTP steps
Our Desk Top Publishing service works on the document in order
to produce the format desired by the client.
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Project management
is a
must particularly for
complex
large-scale translation
projects which requires coordination of a team of translators,
effective
utilization of CAT Tools,
strict
adherence to deadline
and pretty sensitive confidentiality concerns.
Our
translators, editors
and proofreaders work
on the hardcopy
or
softcopy
documents
specific to organizational departments
such as administration,
accounting, finance,
marketing, public
relations,
logistics,
data processing, human resources, research
and
development
departments.
The translated documents
which
reflect true terminology, style
and format as desired
by
client is a result of coordinated activities
of dedicated
project manager, translator(s), editor,
proofreader
and DPT
specialist.
Throughly
examination of a whole translation project by a Project Manager comes first where some
critical
decisions involve. Right decisions which require sound
experience and depth knowledge
will bring satisfactory results
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