How confident are you when putting a price on your services? Do you sometimes struggle to accurately quote for the work you are asked to complete? Do you dread having to raise your rates for fear you may lose clients?
For our first CPD event after the summer break, whether you're new to the profession or have been in it for some time, the NWTN wants to make sure you do not undersell your time
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Teatime Thursday: Responding to job offers
This week we're talking about how to respond to job offers.What to consider when evaluating if you can or can’t accept a job offer? Do you have a checklist for information to request from the client before quoting for the job? When do you feel you have to say no?
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Working Lunch: Conferences for language professionals – tips and experiences
Following on from last week's ITI Conference, this week we'll be talking about language industry conferences.Which ones, if any, have you attended? Are you a seasoned conferencer, or are you new to the world of tracks, key notes and networking over a stand-up lunch?Are there any ones in particular that you would recommend?What particularly valuable pieces of advice have you taken away from a
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Working Lunch: Showcasing your work – benefits of building a portfolio
In this week's Working Lunch, we'll be chatting about the benefits of building a portfolio of your work to show prospective clients. Where do you start? What should go in it: previous projects or samples for your ideal project? What about project brief information and testimonials? How do you deal with previous projects that are subject to confidentiality agreements? What format should it be
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Working Lunch: Confidentiality & data protection
Join NWTN Chair Laurence and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break, we'll host a Q&A session that includes discussion regarding tips for productivity, business progression, social media, upcoming CPD events, etc.
This week we'll be chatting about data privacy and how we protect our clients' data when we save resources and reference materials
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Working Lunch: Impostor syndrome and overcoming self-doubt
Join NWTN Events Team Leader Kate Lo and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break, we'll host a Q&A session that includes discussion regarding tips for productivity, business progression, social media, upcoming CPD events, etc.
This week we'll be chatting about 'impostor syndrome' in a professional environment. According to this article by Time
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Working Lunch: All singing, all dancing – diversifying services
Join NWTN Events Team Member Katell Sevellec and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break, we'll host a Q&A session that includes discussion regarding tips for productivity, business progression, social media, upcoming CPD events, etc.
This week we'll be talking about diversifying our businesses and other services or jobs besides translating or
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Working Lunch: Social media for translators and interpreters
This week we're talking about social media. Do you use social media as a marketing tool for your translating/interpreting business? Which are your preferred platforms and why? How do you keep up with the fast pace of certain platforms while running the rest of your business? Do you use different ones for different purposes, such as keeping up with industry news, researching potential clients or
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Working Lunch: Time is money – maximising productivity and using time wisely
This week it's all about time and efficiency. Do you have any handy tricks for increasing productivity or translation speed? Have you learnt how to type faster or do you use speech recognition software? Perhaps you have mastered the art of focusing effectively by arranging your office in a particular way, dividing your time into blocks or simply treating yourself after a highly productive period
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Working Lunch: Communicating with clients – best practices and pitfalls
Join NWTN Events Team member Katell and colleagues for an informal chat online via Zoom. For one hour during your lunch break, we'll host a Q&A session that includes discussion regarding tips for productivity, business progression, social media, upcoming CPD events, etc.
This week we'll be chatting about communicating with clients. What are your methods for prospecting and quoting for new
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