Freelance Application

Company Overview: ProTranslating is a growing translation and interpretation company based in Miami, Florida. We are among the largest language service providers in the country with a team of over 100 qualified in-house linguists and a worldwide network of 3,000 freelancers working in over 100 languages. ISO certified, and listed among Hispanic Business’ top 100 fastest growing companies, ProTranslating is an industry leader with over 35 years in the industry.

Apply today: ProTranslating is accepting applications for freelance translators and editors to work remotely from home anywhere in the world.

Job Requirements:

- Must be a native speaker of the target language for which you are applying

- Must have a reliable high speed internet connection

- Must work from a PC (not a Mac)

- Ownership and proficiency in Trados is preferred, but not required.

- Good comfort level with online applications & technology

Type of work: Freelance, independent contractor

We require all applicants to take a brief (250 word) evaluation test.
For answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding our examinations
and hiring process, click here.

Before you begin: If you would like to complete your application in multiple sessions, you can create a username/password to save your answers without submitting them. Create Login and Password.

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION IN ENGLISH ONLY

How did you hear about ProTranslating?
Please name the newspaper, site or job post to which you responded.

First Name

Last Name

Title

Nickname

Address 1

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Primary Phone

Secondary Phone

Email Address

Nationality

Are you interested in an in-house position?

yes

no

Are you willing to relocate to Miami?

yes

no

Mother Tongue 1

Mother Tongue 2

Select your top four active language combinations. Make sure you select only a mother tongue as a target language. ProTranslating only hires translators that are native speakers of the target language, to ensure the quality of the translations.

Source Language 1:

Target Language 1:

Source Language 2:

Target Language 2:

Source Language 3:

Target Language 3:

Source Language 4:

Target Language 4:

Timezone: What time zone do you live in?

If you do not know your time zone in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), click here to find out.

Daily production: how many words are you available to translate per day?

Under 1,000 words per day

1,000 – 2,000 words per day

2,000 or more words per day

Available to work on a project per project basis

Are you able to start as soon as possible?

Yes

No

Upload your resume (please upload your resume in English only).

How many years have you been working as a professional translator?

Please tell us about the last position you've held as a professional translator

Company Name

Title of position held

Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

Do you have any educational background in translation, interpretation or linguistics?
Please list them below.

Certificate If yes, Name of Institution and degree obtained

No

Yes

Bachelors If yes, Name of Institution and degree obtained

No

Yes

Masters If yes, Name of Institution and degree obtained

No

Yes

PHD If yes, Name of Institution and degree obtained

No

Yes

List your four primary areas of specialization. If you feel you are suited for general translation or comfortable with any given topic, leave this section blank.

Specialization 1

Specialization 2

Average agency rate (per source word) in USD. Need help? currency exchange.

From

To

Do you own and use the following applications?

	Yes	No	Sometimes
Internet explorer
Windows LIVE instant messenger
Word processors (Word)
worksheets (Excel)
Presentations(PowerPoint)
Graphic design software (InDesign, Adobe Photoshop)
Passolo
MemoQ

Do you own a PC, a Mac or both?

PC only

Mac only

I own a PC and Mac

Do you own and use Trados with Multiterm ?

Yes, with Multiterm

Yes, without Multiterm

No

If YES, what is your proficiency?

Advanced

Intermediate

Basic

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