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If you do, when did you start using machine translation or offering MTPE services?
By Thorsten Schülke - featured on Apr 30, 2024
Other - N/A (discuss) 26.0%
Before 2019 22.2%
2023 or 2024 16.2%
2022 13.3%
2020 8.3%
2021 7.9%
2019 6.0%
315 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you take some time to brainstorm between working hours (Eg: to diversify/improve services,etc?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 29, 2024
Yes 45.5%
No 43.2%
Other N/A 11.3%
292 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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When you proofread full MTPE jobs (where a colleague did the PE), how good is generally the quality?
By Thorsten Schülke - featured on Apr 28, 2024
I don't work on such jobs. 30.7%
Usually good, just a few things to improve 21.2%
Mostly average (but similar to 100% human) 14.5%
Frequently questionable (poor post-editing) 12.3%
I don't work as a proofreader in general. 11.2%
Often useless (mistranslations, robot style) 3.9%
Other (please explain) 3.4%
Great translations most of the time 2.8%
179 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you have a certificate or any specific training in MTPE?
By Thorsten Schülke - featured on Apr 27, 2024
No, I don't think that's necessary for MTPE 34.7%
No, I do not offer MTPE services 24.4%
Yes, but only (free) introductory course(s) 13.0%
No, I just can't be bothered but still do PE 9.3%
Yes, comprehensive (paid) training course(s) 7.3%
No, but I am planning to get MTPE training 4.7%
No, there are no good courses out there 4.1%
Other (please specify) 2.6%
193 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you offer certified document translation?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 26, 2024
No. 59.4%
Yes and I enjoy it and find it profitable. 15.0%
Yes, but rarely and I don't enjoy it. 12.2%
No, but I would like to in the future. 9.1%
Other... (Discuss) 4.4%
320 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever contacted a client after ending the work relationship?
By Abdelrahman Ahmed Hamid Abdelrahman - featured on Apr 25, 2024
No 59.9%
Yes 22.8%
It depends 11.1%
Other N/A 4.2%
Only if the termination was due to my fault 2.1%
289 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What type of work schedule do you prefer?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 24, 2024
Flexible Schedule 61.0%
Varied Schedule 20.8%
Fixed Schedule 14.5%
Other N/A 3.7%
351 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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I would welcome a dictionairy in the following field:
By anonymous - featured on Apr 23, 2024
Other (please, share) 29.9%
Corporate language 19.8%
Gaming 12.7%
None, AI tools are enough. 12.3%
Gastronomy/Hotel industry 7.5%
Specific sports 7.5%
Beauty and cosmetics 5.2%
Fashion and design 5.2%
268 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Would you work with translation agencies which use project management systems (Eg: Smartling)?
By Bangyou Xiang - featured on Apr 22, 2024
Yes 72.2%
Other N/A (discuss) 15.3%
No 12.5%
327 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever been a ProZ.com speaker/presenter in webinars/courses/conferences, etc?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 21, 2024
No, and I don't want to. 69.5%
No, maybe in the future. 24.0%
Yes, loved it! 2.5%
Other N/A 2.5%
Yes, but I'm busy now. 1.5%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you work with agencies/clients in a completely different time zone (+than 10 hours)?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 20, 2024
Yes, but communication is hard 36.0%
No 36.0%
N/A Other 17.5%
Yes, but only if they provide 24/7 service 10.5%
200 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which is your preferred payment method lately?
By MOUNIR LOUKOUMANOU - featured on Apr 19, 2024
Bank 44.0%
Transfer 31.4%
PayPal 13.2%
Payoneer 5.5%
Other N/A 5.5%
ProZ*pay 0.3%
325 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My lowest rate per source word is:
By anonymous - featured on Apr 18, 2024
0.04-0.05 28.7%
0.06-0.07 24.4%
0.08-0.09 21.2%
0.10+ 12.7%
below 0.04 9.6%
Other (pl explain) 3.4%
471 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Compare your turnover in Q1 2024 to your turnover in Q1 2023 - was it...?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 17, 2024
A lot lower 28.8%
About the same 21.2%
A little lower 19.0%
A lot higher 13.6%
A little higher 13.6%
Other 3.8%
368 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which is the best strategy to raise translation/interpretation rates?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 16, 2024
All the above 33.1%
Cultivating a strong reputation 19.7%
Specializing in a niche 19.7%
Finding new clients 17.0%
N/A (discuss) 8.4%
Networking in industry events (webinars, etc) 2.1%
335 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How much do you invest in learning and professional development each year?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 15, 2024
I don't invest money in training 31.6%
$100 - $500 26.8%
Less than $50 16.5%
$50 - $100 15.3%
$500 - $1,000 7.1%
More than $1,000 2.7%
339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you take notes during your translation process?
By Lingua 5B - featured on Apr 14, 2024
Only sometimes, as needed. 51.6%
Yes, regularly, on a sheet of paper. 22.8%
No, I never do. 18.3%
Yes, regularly, in a digital note taking app. 6.9%
Other/NA 0.4%
246 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you collect feedback from clients about your freelance services?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 13, 2024
I do not collect feedback from clients 52.2%
Email 23.6%
A combination of previous options 8.2%
Feedback via social or professional platforms 6.6%
Other - N/A (discuss) 5.5%
Feedback form on website 3.3%
Online survey 0.5%
Feedback form on invoices 0.0%
182 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How often do you engage in networking activities to connect with potential clients or colleagues?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 12, 2024
Rarely 41.5%
Never 33.7%
Weekly 9.0%
Monthly 9.0%
Daily 6.8%
323 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you handle payment deadlines with clients?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 11, 2024
I discuss the issue along with rates 47.2%
I set the rates, the client sets the deadline 30.9%
I care very little about it 11.1%
Other (N/A) 9.1%
I ask to be paid in advance 1.6%
307 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you give your cell phone/home number to clients/agencies?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 10, 2024
Yes 54.9%
It depends 27.6%
No 15.0%
Other N/A 2.5%
399 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you find clients that pay your rates?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 9, 2024
They find me 37.5%
By applying to jobs 28.6%
By looking for reputable agencies 16.5%
N/A (other) 11.8%
By connecting with them 5.6%
339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How many times do you check your own translations, segment by segment?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 8, 2024
Twice 31.1%
Once 25.9%
It depens on the kind of text 24.9%
Three times 10.9%
N/A Other 3.5%
More than 4 times 2.5%
Four times 1.2%
405 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How old were you when you realized you wanted to be a translator/interpreter?
By Iulia Parvu - featured on Apr 7, 2024
You have not voted on this poll.
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Do you respond to emails from agencies who don't even answer your reply when they offer a job?
By Sittie Hane Mama - featured on Apr 6, 2024
Depends on what agency it is 44.3%
Sometimes 16.8%
Never! 15.5%
Yes 14.8%
Other (please share). 8.6%
291 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How long have you been working with your earliest long-lasting clients?
By Natalia Pedrosa - featured on Apr 5, 2024
more than 16 years 25.6%
11-15 years 24.5%
6-10 years 24.3%
5-2 years 18.5%
Other 4.2%
One year-months away 2.9%
383 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you think we need to adjust our rates when working with AI-enabled CAT tools?
By Ines R. - featured on Apr 4, 2024
No 39.3%
I don't know 23.6%
Yes 20.1%
Yes, as we have to invest more money for AI 12.6%
Other 4.4%
318 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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The best marketing strategy to get more clients is:
By anonymous - featured on Apr 3, 2024
Applying to agencies directly 34.8%
Applying to jobs on sites like Proz 22.5%
Other - N/A 16.8%
Networking with colleagues 11.7%
Online marketing 10.5%
A paid listing in a translation association 3.7%
351 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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On social media sites, do you display a current photo of yourself?
By anonymous - featured on Apr 2, 2024
Yes 51.5%
No, my photo is not current 20.4%
No, I don't use any 10.8%
Other (please discuss) 6.3%
No, I use an avatar 6.0%
No, I use a non-copyrighted image 3.0%
No, I use someone else's photo (kid, dog) 2.1%
334 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you reside in the country of your/any of your target language/s?
By Jeppe Fischer - featured on Apr 1, 2024
Yes. 69.1%
No. 27.7%
I'd love to! 2.2%
Other N/A 1.1%
278 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Where do you work?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 31, 2024
Home 89.1%
Anywhere with wi-fi connection 3.6%
Office / shared office 3.2%
It depends 3.2%
Other - please share 0.8%
Library 0.0%
Park 0.0%
Café 0.0%
247 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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My monthly income is based on:
By anonymous - featured on Mar 30, 2024
More than two clients 31.7%
Agencies/direct clients - unforseen volume 24.7%
1-2 main clients + random requests 23.7%
Two clients 7.0%
N/A Other 6.7%
One client 6.3%
300 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Which device do you use most often when you respond to translation inquiries?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 29, 2024
Laptop/Computer 90.6%
iPhone/Smartphone 7.5%
iPad/Tablet 1.1%
Other 0.8%
Apple Watch/Smartwatch 0.0%
373 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Have you ever participated in a ProZ.com tv event?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 28, 2024
You have not voted on this poll.
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Do you earn more than 2000 EUR net/month as a linguist?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 27, 2024
No, I don't. 52.2%
Yes, I do earn around 2000 EUR net per month. 23.5%
I earn double or more. 14.8%
N/A Other 9.6%
460 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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As a freelance translator/interpreter, do you have liability insurance?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 26, 2024
No 78.3%
Yes 15.4%
No, but I will get one 4.5%
Other (please share) 1.8%
396 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In your experience, what is the most wanted field in the translation market?
By samah A. fattah - featured on Mar 25, 2024
Other - N/A (discuss) 33.0%
Legal 23.0%
Marketing 21.7%
Gaming 8.3%
E-commerce 6.1%
Media 4.8%
Economics 2.2%
Social media 0.9%
230 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Would you certify and stamp your own translation?
By Sophie Meis - featured on Mar 24, 2024
Yes 48.0%
No 38.3%
Other N/A (discuss) 13.8%
196 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How is your business evolving this year so far?
By Orianne Gogo-Mulot - featured on Mar 23, 2024
Stagnating 35.5%
Growing 27.4%
Declining 27.1%
Other N/A 10.1%
358 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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If you could compare translation to a sport/game/activity, what would it be?
By Lingua 5B - featured on Mar 22, 2024
Marathon 32.2%
Chess 20.3%
Other - N/A 15.4%
Figure skating 10.9%
Hurdling 9.6%
Boxing 3.9%
Weightlifting 3.2%
Poker 2.6%
Diving (jumps) 1.9%
311 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you mind your full name being displayed on the client's CAT tool/TM?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 21, 2024
No, I don't 51.3%
Yes, I do 35.7%
Other, please explain 13.0%
339 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you manage your work downloads (even after years of experience)?
By Susanna Martoni - featured on Mar 20, 2024
After years, I still get nervous 43.2%
Just relax. I know work will come 28.5%
Try to market my services 21.6%
Other N/A 6.6%
347 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What do you do if you are assigned to review a poorly translated text?
By Marzieh Izadi - featured on Mar 19, 2024
Request to re-translate it. 24.7%
Review it anyway. 21.7%
Ask for more money. 19.2%
Other N/A 13.9%
Reject the job. 10.4%
Ask for more time. 10.1%
396 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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Do you use MT in regular, non-PEMT translation projects?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 18, 2024
Never 38.1%
Yes, occassionally 23.5%
Yes, all the time 16.2%
Yes, with some exceptions 15.8%
Other 6.5%
260 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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How do you get through huge and very boring projects?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 17, 2024
Challenge myself (eg: get 1000 words by 11am) 29.9%
Schedule regular physical activity 19.1%
N/A (discuss) 18.6%
Listen to music 13.4%
Eat/Drink something regularly 8.2%
Ask twice as much the time 5.2%
Play podcasts 3.6%
Ask twice the normal rate 2.1%
194 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What is the max. payment period you accept?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 16, 2024
60 days 40.6%
45 days 25.1%
30 days 16.0%
Any 6.9%
90 days 6.3%
Other (please share) 3.6%
14 days 1.3%
Any but only with partial prepayment 0.3%
394 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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In your opinion, which is the most valuable tip for a beginner in the industry?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 15, 2024
Apply to as many agencies as you can 31.9%
Market your services with clients 25.2%
N/A Other 21.6%
Become an AI expert 8.8%
Subscribe to ProZ notificactions 8.5%
Get an excellent cover letter 4.0%
329 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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On a 1-10 scale rate your current satisfaction with the translation industry.
By Lingua 5B - featured on Mar 14, 2024
You have not voted on this poll.
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How do you perceive the results of reviews/proofreading after you sumbitted your work to an agency?
By anonymous - featured on Mar 13, 2024
They make mostly preferential changes. 32.9%
They never send me results. 25.7%
They make only relevant changes if any. 23.0%
Other (please share your experience) 14.8%
They never change anyting in my translation. 3.6%
304 vote(s). You have voted on this poll.
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What type of AI tools are you familar with and use regularly? (Examples in brackets)
By anonymous - featured on Mar 12, 2024
You have not voted on this poll.
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6094 polls, displaying 251 through 300