Posted by Alex Eames on January 30, 19100 at 14:42:04:
In Reply to: Gaining experience posted by Chris Clark on January 30, 19100 at 03:12:22:
: My name is Chris Clark, and I have received a B. ScL in translation studies in June 1999. I am looking for a way to break into the industry, yet it seems that no one is eager to hire a translator out of university.
Your two worst enemies are your popular language combination and your lack of experience.
It is almost impossible to completely hide your lack of experience, but I certainly would not make a big deal out of it. i.e. don't highlight your weaknesses.
Persistence pays off. You ave to send out hundreds of personalised letters or emails and then just wait.
Alex
