Translators typically work for corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations or courthouses to translate documents on behalf of their employer. They work closely with other Translators, Editors and business professionals to accurately convert documents from one language to another. Their job is to review documents and translate them word-for-word. They may also be responsible for revising already-translated documents to reflect current policies or other information changes.
Was macht ein Translator?
A Translator, or Document Translator, is responsible for using their knowledge of two or more languages and cultural meanings to translate texts from one language to another. Their duties include consulting with industry experts to determine meanings, completing translations within set deadlines and using word processing software with special features to aid their progress.
Aufgaben
Ein Translator sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Translator ausführen können sollte:
Reading the original document and translating it
Editing translated versions
Being sensitive to the culture of the original languages and the target languages during the translation process
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Translator verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
Using dictionaries and thesauruses to find the exact words
Using Translation Memory software
Management of time to complete documents
Understanding different cultures in translation
Working with people from different cultural backgrounds and industries
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