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Poll: Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Being part of the Certified Pro Network gives you more chances of getting jobs/clients.".

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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 18:56
Member (2007)
English to Portuguese
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Other Jun 22

I have been a Proz.com member since 2007 (after much hesitation I finally made my mind up and decided to give the benefit of the doubt to Proz.com and renewed my subscription for another year), but I’ve never applied for the Pro seal, so I have no idea if it gives more chances of getting jobs or not. Over the years I got some good repeat clients through Proz.com, but lately potential clients seem to be more interested in cheap labour than in experience, knowledge and professionalism…

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I have been a Proz.com member since 2007 (after much hesitation I finally made my mind up and decided to give the benefit of the doubt to Proz.com and renewed my subscription for another year), but I’ve never applied for the Pro seal, so I have no idea if it gives more chances of getting jobs or not. Over the years I got some good repeat clients through Proz.com, but lately potential clients seem to be more interested in cheap labour than in experience, knowledge and professionalism…

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expressisverbis
Barbara Carrara
Ervin Čorbo
Peter Simon
Mónica Algazi
sugrass
 
Hans Lenting
Hans Lenting
Netherlands
Member (2006)
German to Dutch
Nope Jun 22

Sorry, but no.

Aurélien ARPAZ
Barbara Carrara
 
Wilsonn Perez Reyes
Wilsonn Perez Reyes  Identity Verified
El Salvador
Local time: 11:56
Member (2007)
English to Spanish
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Other Jun 23

I have never been tempted to apply for the Certified Pro Network. I do not think it would be useful in my case.
 
Philip Lees
Philip Lees  Identity Verified
Greece
Local time: 20:56
Greek to English
Data Jun 23

Who is asking this question? And who has the data necessary to determine an answer?

The only data point I can offer is that I once mentioned my Certified Pro status (now abandoned) to a potential new client as a professional qualification and they refused to accept it.

Oh, and this one:

- Jobs/clients acquired through ProZ since I cancelled my membership last year: 0
- Jobs/clients acquired through ProZ in the two years before that: 0

Barbara Carrara
Kay Denney
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Aurélien ARPAZ
writeaway
Ervin Čorbo
Stephanie Mitchel
 
Zea_Mays
Zea_Mays  Identity Verified
Italy
Local time: 19:56
Member (2009)
English to German
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I don't know Jun 23

This can only be answered by those who are in the program.
I can only say that I have got good clients without being part of the CP network.
Since the program is a private and very limited initiative, I don't think it has any significance for external parties.

Kay Denney
Philip Lees
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
 
Kay Denney
Kay Denney  Identity Verified
France
Local time: 19:56
French to English
. Jun 23

Maybe agencies who often use Proz to find translators will find it useful.

Otherwise, potential clients who have never heard of this website won't be impressed. It's not like it's anything official. IME clients seem only to want formal qualifications and experience.

Barbara Carrara
Philip Lees
Zea_Mays
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
 
neilmac
neilmac
Spain
Local time: 19:56
Spanish to English
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Other Jun 23

I don't use proz primarily to search for clients, but mostly just for the kudoz section and to post the occasional query.
 
Barbara Carrara
Barbara Carrara  Identity Verified
Italy
Local time: 19:56
Member (2008)
English to Italian
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Navel-gazing Jun 23

I do have a 'Pro' badge, but I think that it plays zero part in me being approached and/or selected by potential clients, as I believe their searches would focus primarily on approaching translators whose profiles match their requirements, and who can prove they have a sound experience in specific fields. Basically 'pros' in that sense, who know what they are doing.

The Certified Pro Network is a ProZ-centric 'title', unsupported and uncertified by any recognized professional... See more
I do have a 'Pro' badge, but I think that it plays zero part in me being approached and/or selected by potential clients, as I believe their searches would focus primarily on approaching translators whose profiles match their requirements, and who can prove they have a sound experience in specific fields. Basically 'pros' in that sense, who know what they are doing.

The Certified Pro Network is a ProZ-centric 'title', unsupported and uncertified by any recognized professional bodies, its members being determined by a debatable process (
https://www.proz.com/forum/poll_discussion/367927-poll_how_important_do_you_think_cpn_is_for_profile_visibility.html ).
So, having that badge attached to one's name and profile doesn't vouch for their professionalism. It's just a badge.
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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Aurélien ARPAZ
writeaway
IrinaN
Philip Lees
 


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