Freelancers - To specialise or not to specialise - that is the question!
Course summary
Description The course will discuss whether or not we should specialise, which subjects are the most marketable specialisms and how many specialisms might be too many. As well as discussing how to use a past career or perhaps a current leisure interest as the basis for our specialisms, we will consider the possibility of having different or the same specialisms in various languages. We will look at the right time in your career to specialise and when it is safe to move away from being a generalist. We will also consider what counts as "specialist knowledge" and the difference between "specialists" and "experts" - being a specialist doesn't necessarily mean that you are an "expert". The course will also help you to market your specialisms in a way that is legal and honest and does not mislead potential clients. Target audience New starters in the translation industry who are hoping to develop one or more specialisms Experienced translators looking to make the break from being generalists to specialists but who need a leg up Learning objectives How to develop one or more (but not too many) specialisms How to acquire a new specialism from scratch or develop a past work life or current leisure interest into a specialist subject area How to choose the right specialism(s) for you Specialist translators have higher earning power than generalists so what's not to like? Prerequisites No particular previous knowledge or experience is required but it would be helpful for the Q and A session if attendees could have some ideas as to which areas they are already specialising in or would like to specialise in the future Program Click to expand What is a specialism? How and why specialists are not necessarily experts How to use existing knowledge and experience to build a specialism How to acquire knowledge to develop a new specialism Which specialist areas pay better than others and why How to choose the best specialism(s) for you Why too many specialisms mean that you are still a generalist The Do's and Dont's of marketing oneself as a specialist Who says you are a specialist? You do or they do? Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. Note: if you have a credit to redeem please feel free to purchase this training with your credit by clicking on a "Purchase for $ (Use purchase credit)" button on your right as it is suggested on this screenshot. More information about training credits please find here. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Virtual platform system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows Vista – Windows 10 • Required: Google Chrome v39 or later; Mozilla Firefox v34 or later; Internet Explorer v8 or later (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan) • Required: Microsoft Edge; Apple Safari v6 or later • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) Join from Android • Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later • Internet connection: 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) • Software: Free GoToWebinar App from the Google Play Store Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by sue leschen View feedback | View all courses
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