A good knowledge of a foreign language can hardly be superfluous for almost any person. Moreover, this skill can be a good source of income. You can earn money from translating tests without significant investments and risks.
It is necessary
- - a computer;
- - the Internet;
- - press.
Instructions
Step 1
Analyze the translation services provided by companies in your city. Inquire about the cost and timing of the work, find out some subtleties and nuances, for example, an increase in the price for the urgency or complexity of the text.
Step 2
Determine your rates based on preliminary research. Set prices to keep your freelance services competitive. Think in advance what types of translations you can perform, whether you can undertake large volumes of work, highly specialized texts, translation from Russian into a foreign language. If you have a translator's diploma, you can certify your translations with a notary or government agencies. Other documents (certificates, international approvals), as a rule, are not suitable for this purpose. Set a separate price for a similar service.
Step 3
Get the resources you need to work. At a minimum, you should have a computer with Internet access, as well as the special programs you need. If you are going to work in any specific area, find thematic dictionaries, reference books, regulatory documentation.
Step 4
Get involved in promoting your services. Use several methods in parallel. Place an ad or small banner ad on internet sites and in print publications related to your job search. Draw up a price list for your services and send it to large companies. Create a web page dedicated to your services. In the long term, and subject to competent promotion, your personal website can become an interactive platform for attracting new customers, communication, feedback and exchange of experience.