I found this on a post from Translatorscafe dated WAY back to 2004. Ellen Kapuzniak was the original poster, and she called for translators to “dress” their stick-translator with the attributes required for a super translator, and then upload the results. Some of my favourite attributes include what looks like a million fingers (all the better to type 1,234,567,890 words per minute, apparently) and a fixed grin to dispel all doubts from the minds of prospective clients (sounds like my profile photo for Proz).
What would you add to the picture to make a super translator?
And more importantly, why am I faffing about with this today? I have a 5.30pm deadline that’s only getting closer…
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Sarah Dillon is a qualified, accredited and experienced professional translator originally from Co. Clare in Ireland. She specialises in producing English-language texts that don't "sound" like translations, ensuring her clients' message has the desired impact in their overseas market. She is based in Brisbane, Australia and works with corporate clients, small businesses, agencies and nonprofit organisations all over the world. In her spare time, Sarah is also Marketing Director of eCPD Webinars.
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